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A member asked:
My first cousin once removed has malignant hyperthermia. what are my chances of having it, what to do?
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Get tested: Malignant hyperthermia can run in families. Although your cousin is not in your immediately family you may still be affected. To be tested a muscle biopsy will need to be taken and sent to. A specialty lab for testing. To be safe avoid certain anesthetics so let your anesthesiologist know if you ever need surgery. They can avoid triggering agents.
Answered 5/12/2015
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