title: Cardiomyopathy in association with selenium deficiency: a case report.
abstract: A 46-year-old man developed "dilated cardiomyopathy" probably caused by selenium deficiency while on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). This development emphasizes the role of considering selenium deficiency as a reversible cause of unexplained cardiomyopathy in impaired nutritional state.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, University of Texas, Houston 77030, USA.
authors.forename: S Wamique
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Yusuf
authors.forename: Qaiser
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Rehman
authors.forename: Ward
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Casscells
mesh_terms: D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016331:Parenteral Nutrition, Home / Q000009:adverse effects; D012643:Selenium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000172:deficiency*
chemical_list: D012643:Selenium