Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Heat Stroke: Response to Heparin Therapy

A 14-year-old patient with heat stroke, disseminated intravascular coagulation, central nervous system dysfunction, and renal failure was treated, in addition to conventional therapy, with heparin sodium for seven days. Despite very poor prognostic signs on admission, the patient survived the acute episode and ultimately progressed to a complete recovery. ( JAMA 231:480-483, 1975)