A Case of Cardiac Beriberi: A Forgot Me Not Disease
Keywords:
Cardiac beriberi, Heart failure, Thiamine deficiencyAbstract
A 27-year-old Thai male presented to the general outpatient department in June 2024 with complaints of shortness of breath, orthopnea, generalized edema, and paresthesia in the extremities, particularly the feet. He also reported oliguria and frothy urine. Three days prior to admission, his vital signs were as follows: blood pressure 157/132 mmHg, heart rate 120 beats/min, respiratory rate 22 breaths/min, and temperature 36.5°C. His weight was 100 Kg and height 180 cm. The patient, currently incarcerated at Ayutthaya Prison, was diagnosed with thiamine deficiency leading to heart failure. After 8 days of the treatment, his condition improved significantly to be discharged. This case report aims to enhance the management of patients with beriberi and provide valuable insights for future studies.
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