Hepatic Encephalopathy: 5 Pearls Edition Ep3

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• Cement your knowledge on Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)! Quiz yourself on the following 5 Pearls we’ll be covering on HE: Time StampsWhat are other causes of altered mental status in cirrhotics? (1:45) • What are common precipitants for an acute episode of HE? • What is asterixis? (6:10) • What is the diagnostic utility of a cirrhotic with asterixis? • How do lactulose & rifaximin reduce symptoms of HE? (11:00) • What are their indications? • What is the connection between hypokalemia and HE? (14:10) • What is the discriminatory power of an ammonia level in HE? (16:40) • In what situation does the NH3 has stronger predictive value? For full shownotes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2017/12/13/5-pearls-on-hepatic-encephalopathy/ Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out ElevenReader and use my code PODCAST for a great deal: https://elevenreader.io Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy