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Acetyl-L-carnitine for patients with hepatic encephalopathy.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019
BACKGROUND Hepatic encephalopathy is a common and devastating neuropsychiatric complication of acute liver failure or chronic liver disease. Ammonia content in the blood seems to play a role in the development of hepatic encephalopathy.
A. Marti-Carvajal, C. Gluud, I. Arévalo-Rodriguez, C. Martí-Amarista   +3 more
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Worsening of cerebral hyperemia by the administration of terlipressin in acute liver failure with severe hepatic encephalopathy [PDF]

, 2004
There is increasing evidence that terlipressin is useful in patients with cirrhosis and hepatorenal syndrome, but there are no data of its use in patients with acute liver failure (ALF) in whom hepatorenal syndrome is common.
Davies, N.A., Hayes, P.C., Jalan, R., Lee, A., Mookerjee, R.P., Shawcross, D.L., Williams, R.   +6 more
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Medical treatment of ascites in cirrhosis [PDF]

, 1993
Medical treatment of cirrhotic ascites is essentially supportive, dictated by the patient's discomfort, impaired cardiovascular or respiratory function and potential for infection. Treatment of ‘simple’ ascites (moderate fluid accumulation, serum albumin
Alexander L. Gerbes, Bernardi, Bichet, Bosch, Broekhuysen, Caramelo, Conn, DiBona, Epstein, Faloon, Fogel, Fuller, Ganger, Gerbes, Gerbes, Gerbes, Gerbes, Gerbes, Gerbes, Gerbes, Gerbes, Gerbes, Ginès, Gregory, Guarner, Henriksen, Hoermann, Jüngst, Karnad, Keppler, Laffi, Lenz, Levy, Moore, Perez-Ayuso, Petrillo, Pockros, Ring-Larsen, Schrier, Schölmerich, Shear, Sherlock   +41 more
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P- 17 FRAILTY AND COVERT HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY IN CIRRHOTIC PATIENTS AT A THIRD LEVEL HOSPITAL IN GUATEMALA

Annals of Hepatology, 2023
Introduction and Objectives: In Guatemala, liver cirrhosis has a mortality rate of 41 per 100,000 inhabitants. Diminished physical reserve (frailty) is an important prognostic factor, largely determined by sarcopenia, which in turn has a role in the ...
Katherine Maldonado, Abel Sánchez
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The Prognostic Significance of Handgrip Strength in Cirrhosis: Simplicity Is the Ultimate Sophistication

Portal Hypertension &Cirrhosis, EarlyView.
The advantages to measure handgrip strength (HGS) are simple, convenient, noninvasive, cost‐effective, and easy to be widely carried out during daily clinical practice. Mounting evidence demonstrates that muscle strength measured by HGS is a feasible and reliable metric to evaluate nutritional status, as well as relevant cirrhosis‐related complications
Binxin Cui, Ziyi Yang, Chao Sun
wiley   +1 more source

Chinese guidelines on management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis

World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2019
The Chinese Society of Hepatology developed the current guidelines on the management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis based on the published evidence and the panelists’ consensus.
Xiaoyuan Xu, H. Ding, Wengang Li, Ji-dong Jia, Lai Wei, Z. Duan, Yu-lan Liu, En-Qiang Ling-Hu, Zhuang Hui, Chinese Society of Hepatology, Chinese Medical Doctor Association   +10 more
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Hepatic Encephalopathy: Early Diagnosis in Pediatric Patients With Cirrhosis [PDF]

, 2013
How to Cite This Article: Dara N, Sayyari AA, Imanzadeh F. Hepatic Encephalopathy: Early Diagnosis in Pediatric Patients With Cirrhosis. Iran J Child Neurol.
DARA*, Naghi, IMANZADEH, Farid, SAYYARI, Ali-Akbar   +2 more
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Zinc Deficiency in Patients of Chronic Hepatic Encephalopathy

Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, 2018
Background : To determine the zinc deficiency in patients with chronic hepatic encephalopathy Methods: In this cross section study decompensated hepatic cirrhosis diagnosed patients (n=102) aged>16 years,both gender, with hepatic encephalopathy as per ...
Shabana Lakho et al.,
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The Role of Magnesium in Liver Cirrhosis

Portal Hypertension &Cirrhosis, EarlyView.
Magnesium is a vital mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, crucial for physiological functions. Its deficiency, common in liver cirrhosis patients, correlates with poor outcomes by affecting inflammation, oxidative stress, fibrosis, and immunity. This review explores magnesium's role in cirrhosis and its interaction with disease mechanisms.
Weiye Zeng, Xudan Wang, He Qi, Hongtao Tang, Xun Qi   +4 more
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Long-term management of hepatic encephalopathy with lactulose and/or rifaximin: a review of the evidence

European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepathology, 2018
A consolidated overview of evidence for the effectiveness and safety/tolerability of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) treatment over the long term is currently lacking.
M. Hudson, M. Schuchmann
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