Elevated Ammonia Level as a Diagnostic Marker of Hepatic Encephalopathy

Objectives: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a common and prognostic complication of cirrhosis. It may reflect either a reversible metabolic encephalopathy, brain atrophy, edema or any combination of these conditions. The mechanisms causing brain dysfunction in liver failure are still unknown. Ammonia...

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Published in:	Central Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Main Authors:	Bayarmaa Ochirkhuree, Bira Namdag, Sarangerel Jambal, Batbaatar Gunchin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences 2016-06-01
Subjects:	hepatic encephalopathy oxidative stress precipitating factors hyperammonemia infection
Online Access:	https://www.mongoliajol.info/index.php/CAJMS/article/view/2628