Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis / 中华肝脏病杂志
Chinese Journal of Hepatology
;
(12): 721-736, 2018.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-777670
ABSTRACT
Current guideline developed by the Chinese Society of Hepatology on the management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis is grounded on the published evidences and panelists' consensus. This guideline presents recommendations for diagnosis and management of covert and overt hepatic encephalopathy, and underline the importance of screening minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with end-stage liver diseases. In addition, it also stresses that early identification and timely treatments are the means to know the prognosis. The principles of treatment are primary and secondary prevention, prompt removal of the cause, and recovery of acute neuropsychiatric abnormalities to baseline status.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prognosis
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Gastrointestinal Agents
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Hepatic Encephalopathy
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Disease Management
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Consensus
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Therapeutic Uses
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Drug Therapy
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Gastroenterology
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Liver Cirrhosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Hepatology
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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