A condition seen in chronic alcoholics that causes ataxia, eye muscle weakness, and mental derangement is known as:
A) Korsakoff's psychosis.
B) Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
C) Wernicke's syndrome.
D) Brugada syndrome.

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Wernicke's syndrome, also known as Wernicke encephalopathy, is a neurological disorder caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency in chronic alcoholics. It can cause symptoms such as ataxia (lack of muscle coordination), eye muscle weakness, and mental derangement. Korsakoff's psychosis is a related disorder that can occur as a complication of Wernicke's syndrome. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and Brugada syndrome are both cardiac disorders and not related to alcoholism or thiamine deficiency.

A Condition Seen in Chronic Alcoholics That Causes Ataxia, Eye