Hepatic Encephalopathy, an Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease: Volume 28-2 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780443121418)

In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. Sammy Saab brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a reversible syndrome in patients with advanced liver dysfunction, and is characterized by a wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities resulting from the accumulation of neurotoxic substances in the brain. In this issue, top experts provide detailed clinical reviews devoted to the epidemiology, manifestations, and management of HE in the hopes of improving patient outcomes.

• Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including clinical manifestations of HE; laboratory abnormalities of HE; pharmacologic management of HE; nontraditional treatment of HE; social impact of HE; future therapies of HE; and more.
• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on hepatic encephalopathy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Author: Sammy Saab
ISBN-10: 0443121419
ISBN-13: 9780443121418
Publisher: Elsevier
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2024
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover