Myocardial function in alcoholic cardiac beriberi.
A case of alcoholic beriberi is described. Left ventricular systolic function as measured by the radionuclide ejection fraction showed an abnormal fall with exercise. Subsequent return to normal with the administration of thiamine suggests myocardial involvement in the condition.
Webster
M W
MW
Department of Cardiology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Ikram
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D000328:Adult; D001602:Beriberi / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002302:Cardiac Output / Q000187:drug effects; D002310:Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009200:Myocardial Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D013831:Thiamine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013831:Thiamine