Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
"Unraveling the Neuropsychiatric Impact: Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Liver Cirrhosis Patients at a Tertiary Care Center"
Dr.P.PHANI KUMAR,Dr. M .RAMADEVI ,Dr MUNEER KANHA,Dr CHENNAKESAVULU DARA
JCDR. 2024: 2179-2186
Abstract
Introduction: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neuropsychiatric disorder often linked with liver cirrhosis, particularly due to alcohol or viral hepatitis infections. Timely identification of precipitating factors is essential for effective management. This study aims to explore the clinical profile, risk factors, and outcomes of patients with HE caused by cirrhosis.Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at Sri Venkateswara Ram Narain RUIA Government General Hospital, Tirupati, from August 2016 to August 2017, including 50 patients diagnosed with HE and cirrhosis based on West Haven criteria. Clinical data, lab results, and precipitating factors were recorded and analyzed
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