Jpen Parenter Enter
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Jpen Parenter Enter · May 1991
Case ReportsSelenium deficiency and cardiomyopathy in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Selenium deficiency is common in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection and may contribute to the development of cardiomyopathy. A 5-year-old boy with congenital human immunodeficiency virus infection developed cardiomyopathy. ⋯ Cardiac function improved on selenium supplementation. The role of selenium in cardiac dysfunction and the need for nutritional evaluation and supplementation of malnourished patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is discussed.