Hepatic Encephalopathy
Because of the increasing burden of hepatitis C and fatty liver disease, there is an explosion in the prevalence of chronic liver failure and hence its complications. The onset of Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) in these patients has a significant impact on the quality of life, morbidity and mortality....
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
2012, 2012
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2012 |
| Series: | Clinical Gastroenterology
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction, Nomenclature and Classification of Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Role of Ammonia in the Pathogenesis of Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Neuro-inflammation in the Pathogenesis of Hepatic Encephalopathy.-Inflammation and Hepatic Encephalopathy.-Oxidative Stress in Hepatic Encephalopathy.-The Role of Natural Benzodiazepines Receptor Ligands in Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Diagnosis of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy.- Diagnosis of Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
- The Electroencephalogram in Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Brain Imaging in Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Disaccharides in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.-Antibiotic Treatment for Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Ornithine phenylacetate: A novel strategy for the treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy.- Sleep Disorders and Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Hepatic Encephalopathy and Driving
- Nutrition and Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients with Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
- Quality of Life in Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Liver transplantation and Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Future of Hepatic Encephalopathy