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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Selenium: A brief review and a case report of selenium responsive cardiomyopathy
BMC Pediatrics, Volume 13, No. 1, Article 39, Year 2013
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Background: The authors review the role of selenium and highlight possible low selenium levels in soil that may result in deficient states in Saudi Arabia.Case presentation: The authors report a case of selenium-responsive cardiomyopathy in a 15-month old Saudi Arabian boy. This case of selenium deficiency causing dilated cardiomyopathy is presented with failure to thrive, prolonged fever and respiratory distress. The investigations revealed selenium deficiency. Selenium supplementation along with anti-failure therapy [Furosimide, Captopril] was administered for 6 months. Following therapy the cardiac function, hair, skin and the general health of the patient improved significantly.Conclusion: The patient with dilated cardiomyopathy of unknown etiology, not responding to usual medication may be deficient in selenium. Serum selenium measurements should be included in the diagnostic work-up to ensure early detection and treatment of the disease. The selenium level in the Saudi population needs be determined. Vulnerable populations have to undergo regular selenium measurements and supplementation if indicated. Dependence on processed foods suggests that the Saudi population fortify themselves with nutrient and micronutrient supplements in accordance to the RDA. © 2013 Al-Matary et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Al-Matary, Abdulrahman
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Fahad Medical City
Hussain, Mushtaq
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Fahad Medical City
Ireland, Limerick
Ul Hospitals Group
Ali, Jaffar
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Universiti Malaya
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
College of Medicine
Statistics
Citations: 9
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1186/1471-2431-13-39
e-ISSN:
14712431
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Noncommunicable Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Participants Gender
Male