December 13, 2017 • 00:21:07

Hepatic Encephalopathy: 5 Pearls Edition Ep3

Cement your knowledge on Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)! Quiz yourself on the following 5 Pearls we’ll be covering on HE:
Time Stamps What are other causes of altered mental status in cirrhotics? (1:45)

What are common precipitants for an acute episode of HE?

What is asterixis? (6:10)

What is the diagnostic utility of a cirrhotic with asterixis?

How do lactulose & rifaximin reduce symptoms of HE? (11:00)

What are their indications?

What is the connection between hypokalemia and HE? (14:10) What is the discriminatory power of an ammonia level in HE? (16:40)

In what situation does the NH3 has stronger predictive value?

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