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  "abstract": "BackgroundRhabdomyolysis is a complex and potentially life-threatening syndrome characterized by the rapid breakdown of damaged skeletal muscle. Despite its clinical significance, universally accepted diagnostic criteria and standardized management guidelines are lacking.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey about the current diagnostic approach, assessment of risk factors and severity, and management of follow-up of rhabdomyolysis was conducted among clinicians across Europe, Australia, and the USA.ResultsFifty-four respondents from 16 countries completed the survey. Results revealed considerable variability in hospital admission practices, and patient follow-up. Some agreement was found in the frequent use of genetic and neurophysiological testing in as diagnostic tools. The survey revealed no consensus on which CK-level would be considered cut-off levels for rhabdomyolysis.ConclusionsThe survey found little to no coherent approach to diagnosing, assessment of severity, nor follow-up of rhabdomyolysis among respondents who were primarily neurologists and pediatric neurologists. It highlights the need for international guidelines in the diagnostic process, treatment and follow-up of rhabdomyolysis as well as a universally agreed definition of rhabdomyolysis.",
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    "Copenhagen Neuromuscular Center, Department of Neurology, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.",
    "Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.",
    "Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Department of Neurology, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), Berlin, Germany.",
    "Neurology Department, Raymond Poincaré Hospital, AP-HP, Nord-Est-île-de-France Neuromuscular Reference Center, Garches, France.",
    "Neuromuscular Center, Texas Health Presbyterian, Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Dallas, TX, USA.",
    "Division of Neuromuscular Medicine, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.",
    "Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Centre for Medical Research, University of Western Australia, Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia."
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  "published": "2026-10-28",
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  "title": "Diagnostic approach and management strategy for patients with exertional rhabdomyolysis - Results from an international survey of healthcare professionals.",
  "title_text": "Diagnostic approach and management strategy for patients with exertional rhabdomyolysis - Results from an international survey of healthcare professionals.",
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  "venue": "Journal of neuromuscular diseases",
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