Shoshin Beriberi Induced by Long-Term Administration of Diuretics: A Case Report
Previous studies have suggested that diuretic therapy for heart failure may lead to thiamine deficiency due to the increased urinary thiamine excretion. Herein, we present the case of a 61-year-old man with shoshin beriberi, a fulminant form of wet beriberi, induced by long-term diuretic therapy. Th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Cardiology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/878915 |