Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy

Description

This volume provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of hepatic encephalopathy. Through a case-based approach, the text reviews new data and studies about the role of microbiota in liver disease and hepatic encephalopathy, explores the burden of hepatic encephalopathy on readmissions, costs, and patient care, and highlights management strategies for patients in differing stages of hepatic encephalopathy. Exploratory new therapies and treatment targets are also discussed in the guide. Written by experts in the field, Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Case-based Guide is a valuable resource for physicians and researchers who deal with this challenging complication of cirrhosis. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii Definition and Changes in Nomenclature of Hepatic Encephalopathy (Chathur Acharya, Jasmohan S. Bajaj)....Pages 1-13 Hepatic Encephalopathy: Pathophysiology—Brain (Julien Bissonnette, Christopher F. Rose)....Pages 15-29 Pathophysiology: Gut Liver Axis Changes (Charlotte Woodhouse, Debbie Shawcross)....Pages 31-45 Impact and Diagnosis of Minimal or Grade 1 Hepatic Encephalopathy (Mette Munk Lauridsen, Hendrik Vilstrup)....Pages 47-64 Treatment Options for Covert Hepatic Encephalopathy (Sahaj Rathi, Radha K. Dhiman)....Pages 65-76 Latest Concepts in Inpatient Hepatic Encephalopathy Management (Thoetchai (Bee) Peeraphatdit, Patrick S. Kamath, Michael D. Leise)....Pages 77-97 Prevention of Recurrence of Hepatic Encephalopathy (Sudhir Maharshi, Barjesh Chander Sharma)....Pages 99-115 Hepatic Encephalopathy Diagnosis Conundrums (Sara Montagnese, Piero Amodio)....Pages 117-128 Integrating Palliative Principles into Cirrhosis Care: The Effect of Hepatic Encephalopathy (Michael Ney, Amanda Brisebois, Puneeta Tandon)....Pages 129-156 Back Matter ....Pages 157-160