Hepatic Encephalopathy, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease
- 1st Edition, Volume 28-2 - April 2, 2024
- Editor: Sammy Saab
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 1 4 1 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 1 4 2 - 5
In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. Sammy Saab brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopath… Read more
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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.
Hepatologists
Pathophysiology of Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Framework for Clinicians
Hepatic Encephalopathy—A Guide to Laboratory Testing
Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Clinical Manifestations
The Health Care Burden of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Social Impact of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Pharmacologic Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Nontraditional Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Interventional Radiology Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Future Therapies of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Preventing Readmissions for Hepatic Encephalopathy
Preventing Readmissions of Hepatic Encephalopathy: Strategies in the Acute Inpatient, Immediate Postdischarge, and Longitudinal Outpatient Setting
Hepatic Encephalopathy—A Guide to Laboratory Testing
Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Clinical Manifestations
The Health Care Burden of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Social Impact of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Pharmacologic Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Nontraditional Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Interventional Radiology Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Future Therapies of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Preventing Readmissions for Hepatic Encephalopathy
Preventing Readmissions of Hepatic Encephalopathy: Strategies in the Acute Inpatient, Immediate Postdischarge, and Longitudinal Outpatient Setting
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 28-2
- Published: April 2, 2024
- Language: English
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Sammy Saab
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Director, Pfleger Liver Institute Medical Director, Adult Liver Transplant Program, Chief, Transplant Hepatology Head, Outcomes Research in Hepatology, UCLA Health Los Angeles, CA, USA