[Vitamin deficiency in patients with ischemic heart disease]

The authors report data of an investigation of the vitamin status in 154 patients with ischemic heart disease. A deficit of B1-, B2, PP-, B6 and C vitamins was found in the absolute majority of patients. Multivitamin deficiency was as a rule found. It is indicated that multivitamins should be given during the entire course of treatment of patients with ischemic heart disease.