Abstract:INTRODUCTION:
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a complication seen in both acute liver failure and acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF). There is a paucity of data regarding IV HE resulting in global anoxic brain injury in those with ACLF. We present a case of anoxic brain injury from severe HE in a patient with ACLF.
CASE DESCRIPTION/METHODS:
74-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and CAD had recently been diagnosed with NASH cirrh… Show more
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