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[Correlation between serum lactate levels and disseminated intravascular coagulation in patients with heat stroke].

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study looked at people with heat stroke. It checked if a certain blood test result was linked to a serious blood clotting problem. It found a link between high lactate levels and this clotting issue. This shows a link, not proof of cause. It may help doctors spot severe heat stroke cases earlier.

Who did this work

Liu F · Min Y · Zhang L · Wang G

Source

Article · PubMed, Climate, heat and the kidney · 2026 Sep
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42875244/