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Wernicke encephalopathy as a complication of hyperemesis gravidarum: case report

Abstract Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neurological disorder resulting from vitamin B1 deficiency, which is common in chronic alcoholism. We report a rare case of WE due to hyperemesis gravidarum in a 25-year-old pregnant patient at 13 weeks and 5 days of gestation. Initially, the disease mani...

Cuidados de enfermagem a um paciente alcoolista portador da síndrome de Wernicke-Korsakoff: estudo de caso

Introduction: Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) is one of the most serious consequences of alcohol abuse. The cognitive impact of the pathology is derived from alcoholic neurotoxicity and thiamine deficiency, which can progress to stupor, coma and death. Objective: Performing a case study regarding an al...