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HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY

DR ESTHER APIO

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Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a serious complication of liver dysfunction that manifests as a spectrum of neurocognitive and psychomotor dysfunction. The condition can range from minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) to overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE), with varying prevalence among patients with liver cirrhosis. The presentation also discusses the classification of HE into types based on etiology and the importance of recognizing precipitating factors for effective management.

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