Original Article

Degenerative Heart Disease Resembling Beriberi: Autopsy Findings In 12 Cases From Florida

Authors: JOHN J. ROBINSON, M.D.

Abstract

Beriberi heart disease has been described uncommonly in the United States. It seems likely that the diagnosis is confused with that of arteriosclerotic heart disease. Serious consideration of the dietary intake is in order in the presence of chronic nonvalvular heart disease, especially in an alcoholic patient.

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