FFS: Wernicke Encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy is an acute, reversible condition due to thiamine deficiency. Prompt treatment prevents progression to Korsakoff’s psychosis
Tag Korsakoff psychosis
Sergei Korsakoff
Sergei Sergeievich Korsakoff (1854 - 1900) Серге́й Серге́евич Ко́рсаков Russian neuropsychiatrist, identified Korsakoff syndrome and pioneered humane psychiatric care and memory disorder research.
Wernicke encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy is an acute, reversible encephalopathy caused by thiamine deficiency, classically presenting with ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and confusion.