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#288 Hepatic Encephalopathy Explained | Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Hepatic encephalopathy is one of the most common and clinically important complications of advanced liver disease and cirrhosis. It is a frequent cause of altered mental status encountered by emergency physicians, intensivists, hospitalists, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and other healthcare professionals caring for critically ill patients. In this episode, we review the pathophysiology of hepatic encephalopathy, including ammonia metabolism, neuroinflammation, and the gut-liver-brain axis. We also discuss clinical presentation, the West Haven grading system, common precipitating…
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