Reducing the Risk of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) Recurrence and HE-Related Hospitalizations
This supplement is sponsored by Salix Pharmaceuticals.
In this supplement to The Hospitalist, Dr. Hameed Ali discusses HE and the importance of identifying and properly managing this common complication of cirrhosis.
Topics include:
,- The various stages of HE
- The burden of HE and hospital readmission rates
- A medication for overt HE management
About the Author:
Hameed Q. Ali, DO, FHM
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Temple, TX
XIF.0097.USA.18