title: Hepatic encephalopathy: suspect it early in patients with cirrhosis.
abstract: As viral hepatitis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease continue to increase in prevalence, we will see more cases of hepatic encephalopathy. Primary care physicians are often the first to suspect it, as they are familiar with the patient's usual mental and physical status. This serious complication typically occurs in patients with severe comorbidities and requires multidisciplinary evaluation and care.
authors: Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, OH 44195, USA. fleminj1@ccf.org
authors: Jamilé
authors: J
authors: Wakim-Fleming
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007792:Lactulose / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D018384:Oxidative Stress; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D007792:Lactulose