Malignant hypehermia is caused due to which of the following mechanism?
Correct Answer: Increased intracellular Ca
Description: The mechanism involves a sudden rise in intracellular calcium due to release of stored calcium in sarcoplasmic reticulum, stimulating contraction, rhabdomyolysis and a hypermetabolic state.(Refer: stoelting's pharmacology and physiology in anaesthetic practice, 5th edition, pg no.823)
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