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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Thiamine-responsive acute pulmonary hypertension of early infancy (TRAPHEI): A case report
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Dr. Sudha Rudrappa, Dr. Sunidhi S Nayak, Dr. Ruthvik S N, Dr. Prasad Nayak, Dr. Sunita
Abstract
Background: Thiamine-responsive
acute pulmonary hypertension of early infancy (TRAPHEI) is a rare but
reversible cause of pulmonary hypertension in exclusively breastfed infants of
thiamine-deficient mothers.
Case Description: A 2-month-old male infant presented with hurried breathing and
excessive crying. Examination revealed tachycardia and hepatomegaly.
Echocardiography showed dilated right atrium and ventricle with mild pulmonary
arterial hypertension. Routine investigations were normal, and sepsis was ruled
out. The infant showed rapid clinical improvement following thiamine
supplementation.
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Pages:4-6
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sudha Rudrappa, Dr. Sunidhi S Nayak, Dr. Ruthvik S N, Dr. Prasad Nayak, Dr. Sunita "Thiamine-responsive acute pulmonary hypertension of early infancy (TRAPHEI): A case report". International Journal of Medicine Research, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 4-6
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