Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy Affects Daily Life of Cirrhotic Patients: A Viewpoint on Clinical Consequences and Therapeutic Opportunities
Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is a frequent complication of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) and can affect up to 80% of patients with liver cirrhosis. It is characterized by the lack of obvious clinical signs and the presence of alterations detectable using psychometric or electrophysiological te...
Main Authors: | Jessica Faccioli, Silvia Nardelli, Stefania Gioia, Oliviero Riggio, Lorenzo Ridola |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/23/7246 |
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