Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy Affects Daily Life of Cirrhotic Patients: A Viewpoint on Clinical Consequences and Therapeutic Opportunities

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...

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Main Authors:	Jessica Faccioli, Silvia Nardelli, Stefania Gioia, Oliviero Riggio, Lorenzo Ridola
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:	Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:	minimal hepatic encephalopathy cirrhosis quality of life sleep disorders therapy non-absorbable disaccharides
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/23/7246

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