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Wernicke's Encephalopathy Flashcards

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wernicke’s encephalopathy

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thiamine deficiency

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risk factor

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alcohol
malnutrion
hyperemesis gravidarum

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signs

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ataxic gait
confusion
nystagmus
ophthalmogea

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investigations

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MRI

examination

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management

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pabrinex

correct glucose deficiency first

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what is a complication

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Korsakoff syndrome

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Korsakoff syndrome and signs

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mammillary bodies affected so unable to form new memories

amnesia
confabulation

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