Question #109720
State which vitamin is deficient in the following scenarios?
A 48-year-old alcoholic presents with heart failure. Pyruvate levels are elevated in the blood and further increase after administration of glucose. Red cell transketolase function is impaired.
A 48-year-old alcoholic presents with heart failure. Pyruvate levels are elevated in the blood and further increase after administration of glucose. Red cell transketolase function is impaired.
Expert's answer
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
