Two cases of shoshin beri beri with hemodynamic and plasma catecholamine data

Two fulminant forms of beri beri ("shoshin beri beri") have been the subject of detailed study; circulating catecholamines reached very high levels. The evolution of hemodynamic parameters after treatment with thiamin is described. One case died and the histological lesions corresponded to...

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Published in:Intensive care medicine 1980-05, Vol.6 (3), p.193-198
Main Authors: Fond, B, Richard, C, Comoy, E, Tillement, J P, Auzépy, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Beriberi - blood
Beriberi - drug therapy
Beriberi - physiopathology
Catecholamines - blood
Hemodynamics
Humans
Male
Thiamine - therapeutic use
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Summary:Two fulminant forms of beri beri ("shoshin beri beri") have been the subject of detailed study; circulating catecholamines reached very high levels. The evolution of hemodynamic parameters after treatment with thiamin is described. One case died and the histological lesions corresponded to those of "chronic congestive beri beri".
ISSN:0342-4642
1432-1238
DOI:10.1007/BF01757303