6 results
Lactulose: Mechanism of Action in Hepatic Encephalopathy
Lactulose → ↑ Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid → ↓ pH
Action in Hepatic Encephalopathy ... pharmacology #mechanism #ammonia ... #hepatology #pathophysiology
Tweetorial - What's the deal with Ammonia in hepatic encephalopathy?

Aims
Try to answer this question while also
in hepatic encephalopathy ... #Hepatic #Encephalopathy ... #Sarcopenia #Cirrhosis ... #Tweetorial #Hepatology ... #Pathophysiology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
significant portal HTN Signs ... thrombocytopenia, hepatic encephalopathy ... Clues to non-cirrhotic ... obstruction) • Lack of signs ... Diagnosis #causes #hepatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... Prevalence: At cirrhosis ... thought to reduce ammonia-producing ... muscle metabolizes ammonia ... Management #treatment #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ... 65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... cholestasis → Cirrhosis ... failure PBC Signs ... diagnosis #workup #hepatology
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Nutrition in Cirrhosis ... treat hepatic encephalopathy ... #Nutrition #Cirrhosis ... diet #management #hepatology ... #pathophysiology