title: Hepatic encephalopathy.
abstract: Hepatic encephalopathy is a neurometabolic syndrome caused by altered hepatic blood flow patterns and/or hepatic disease. This article describes current thoughts on its pathogenesis and diagnosis. Treatment principles are emphasized.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Tams
mesh_terms: D000641:Ammonia / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000378:metabolism; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008099:Liver / Q000378:metabolism; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D000641:Ammonia