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Practical Issues in the Management of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy.

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a condition that encompasses a range of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with significant liver disease. Overt HE occurs in approximately 30% to 45% of patients with cirrhosis. This article discusses practical issues in the management of patients with overt HE and cirrhosis, including a recently developed 4-pronged approach that consists of identifying and correcting precipitating factors, recognizing and treating concomitant medical conditions, commencing empiric treatment, and caring for the unconscious patient. Following recovery from overt HE, a plan of action should be developed to prevent readmissions.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Ganesh Pantham, Kevin D Mullen

Institutions: West Virginia University, University Hospitals of Cleveland, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Liver Disease and Transplantation

Subfield: Hepatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2785655092

FWCI: 0.766

Cites: 74

Cited by: 12

Related to: 10