Occidental beriberi and sudden death

被引:14
作者
Betrosian, AP
Thireos, E
Toutouzas, K
Zabaras, P
Papadimitriou, K
Sevastos, N
机构
[1] Hippokratio Gen Hosp, Intens Care Unit, Athens 11527, Greece
[2] Univ Athens, Cardiol Clin, Athens, Greece
[3] Univ Athens, Dept Internal Med, Athens, Greece
关键词
alcoholism; thiamine deficiency; sudden death;
D O I
10.1097/00000441-200405000-00020
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Beriberi, thiamine deficiency, is classified as "dry" (neurologic) or "wet" (cardiovascular) and may be mixed. Deficiency of this vitamin may be nutritional or secondary to alcohol intoxication. In Western societies (occidental beriberi), the disorder is more commonly observed in long-term alcohol abusers. However, it may go undiagnosed because it is relatively uncommon. In some cases (acute cardiovascular beriberi), early treatment with parenteral vitamin B-1 is required to prevent the development of low-output state and sudden death. We report a case of occidental beriberi with fatal outcome despite therapy.
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页码:250 / 252
页数:3
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