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.
This is a case report of a 46-year-old man who developed cardiomyopathy apparently due to selenium deficiency while on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Possible mechanisms, review of literature, and clinical implications are discussed.
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