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Page 103
... frequently than generally recognized . Wernicke's encephalopathy This condition is due to thiamine deficiency often ... frequent causes are shown in Table 1. In diabetes the symptoms include impotence , diz- ziness and faintness due to ...
... frequently than generally recognized . Wernicke's encephalopathy This condition is due to thiamine deficiency often ... frequent causes are shown in Table 1. In diabetes the symptoms include impotence , diz- ziness and faintness due to ...
Page 121
... frequent ectopics . The patient , a woman aged 84 , presented with frequent falls preceded by dizziness . She improved con- siderably after the dose of digoxin was reduced . When there are signs of toxicity , digoxin should be stopped ...
... frequent ectopics . The patient , a woman aged 84 , presented with frequent falls preceded by dizziness . She improved con- siderably after the dose of digoxin was reduced . When there are signs of toxicity , digoxin should be stopped ...
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... frequent falls . Dyspnoea , dizziness and tiredness may be present and heart failure frequently accompanies severe anaemia . The mucous membranes are always pale , although a blepharitis may mislead if only the lower eyelid is examined ...
... frequent falls . Dyspnoea , dizziness and tiredness may be present and heart failure frequently accompanies severe anaemia . The mucous membranes are always pale , although a blepharitis may mislead if only the lower eyelid is examined ...
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