The associated underlying disease is used to classify hepatic encephalopathy: type A is related to acute liver injury, type B is related to portosystemic shunting, and type C is related to cirrhosis.

A patient is suspected of having hepatic encephalopathy (HE) attributable to liver failure from alcoholism. He has asterixis but no mental confusion or mental status changes. Does this patient really ...

IN the course of chronic liver disease the development of portal hypertension and the subsequent formation of portal collateral circulation may permit certain nitrogen-containing substances in the ...

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a decline in brain function that results from a buildup of toxins in the blood. There are four stages of HE, which range from mild symptoms to loss of consciousness.

"Encephalopathy" means damage or disease that affects the brain. It happens when there’s been a change in the way your brain works or a change in your body that affects your brain. Those changes lead ...

Encephalopathy means brain disease, disorder, or damage. The term refers to temporary or permanent conditions that affect the brain’s structure or function. The main symptom of encephalopathy is a ...

To the Editor: In the review article on hepatic encephalopathy (Oct. 27 issue), 1 Wijdicks provides critical information on the pathophysiological features and the management of this condition. The ...