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Subnormal carnitine levels and their correction in artificially fed patients from a neurological intensive care unit: a pilot study (1990)

Schäfer, J. ; Reichmann, H.

Springer

Journal of neurology 237 (1990), S. 213-215

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ISSN: 1432-1459

Keywords: Carnitine ; Tube feeding ; Serum levels

Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Topics: Medicine

Notes: Summary Primary and secondary carnitine deficiency syndromes are characterized by myopathy, encephalopathy and hepatopathy. We measured plasma levels of free and esterified carnitine in 20 patients from our neurological intensive care unit who required intravenous or tube feeding. After 2–3 weeks 19 patients showed a 30%–60% decrease in the levels of serum free and total carnitine. As soon as oral feeding was recommenced, carnitine levels quickly returned to normal. These data suggest the need for new carnitine-enriched feeding fluids, which are presently under investigation.

Type of Medium: Electronic Resource

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00314597

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