Abstract:
Hepatic encephalopathy, defined as neuropsychiatric dysfunction secondary to liver disease, is a frequent decompensating event in cirrhosis. Its clinical impact is highlighted by a notable increase in patient mortality rates and a concomitant reduction in overall quality of life...
A Possible Reversible Cause of Cognitive Impairment: Undiagnosed Cirrhosis and Potential Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients with Dementia
Scott Silvey, Richard Sterling, Evan French, Michael Godschalk, Angela Gentili, Nilang Patel, Jasmohan Bajaj
Background
Dementia and hepatic encephalopathy...
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