The first one is the occasional possibility for the EEG to detect a cause of brain dysfunction different from hepatic encephalopathy. The second one is the possibility to obtain quantitative data on brain dysfunction that are independent of cultural influences and of patient cooperation. Therefore, ...
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Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a prognostically relevant neuropsychiatric syndrome that occurs in the course of acute or chronic liver disease. Besides ascites and variceal bleeding, it is the most serious complication of decompensated liver cirrhosis. Ammonia and inflammation are major triggers for the...
The first one is the occasional possibility for the EEG to detect a cause of brain dysfunction different from hepatic encephalopathy. The second one is the possibility to obtain quantitative data on brain dysfunction that are independent of cultural influences and of patient cooperation. Therefore, ...
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a prognostically relevant neuropsychiatric syndrome that occurs in the course of acute or chronic liver disease. Besides ascites and variceal bleeding, it is the most serious complication of decompensated liver cirrhosis. Ammonia and inflammation are major triggers for the...
We describe the development of progressive spastic paraparesis, in a patient with alcoholic cirrhosis with portal hypertension and portal colopathy who presented with the first episode of hepatic encephalopathy. The patient had not undergone any shunt procedure. ...
Hepatic encephalopathy is a spectrum of reversible neuropsychiatric abnormalities, seen in patients with liver dysfunction and/or portosystemic shunting. One of the most debilitating complications of cirrhosis, encephalopathy affects 30–45% of cirrhotics. In addition to significantly affecting the lives of...
Diagnosis of minimal hepatic encephalopathy. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2015;5:S54-59. doi:10.1016/j.jceh.2014.06.005Weissenborn K (2015b) Diagnosis of minimal hepatic encephalopathy. J Clin Exp Hepatol 5(Suppl 1):S54-S59Weissenborn K. Diagnosis of minimal hepatic encephalopathy. J Clin Exp ...
KOLs emphasize the crucial role of collaboration between pharmacists and physicians in managing hepatic encephalopathy, stressing the importance of monitoring sedating medications, polypharmacy, and patient response to HE therapy, while making necessary adjustments to optimize care....
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