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Assessment of minimal hepatic encephalopathy (with emphasis on computerized psychometric tests).

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Kappus, MR; Bajaj, JS
Published in: Clin Liver Dis
February 2012

Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is associated with a high risk of development of overt hepatic encephalopathy, impaired quality of life, and driving accidents. The detection of MHE requires specialized testing because it cannot, by definition, be diagnosed on standard clinical examination. Psychometric and neurophysiologic techniques are often used to test for MHE. Paper-pencil psychometric batteries and computerized tests have proved useful in diagnosing MHE and predicting its outcomes. Neurophysiologic tests also provide useful information. The diagnosis of MHE is an important issue for clinicians and patients alike. Testing strategies depend on the normative data available, patient comfort, and local expertise.

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Clin Liver Dis

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EISSN

1557-8224

Publication Date

February 2012

Volume

16

Issue

1

Start / End Page

43 / 55

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Quality of Life
  • Psychometrics
  • Humans
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatology
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
 

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Kappus, M. R., & Bajaj, J. S. (2012). Assessment of minimal hepatic encephalopathy (with emphasis on computerized psychometric tests). Clin Liver Dis, 16(1), 43–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cld.2011.12.002
Kappus, Matthew R., and Jasmohan S. Bajaj. “Assessment of minimal hepatic encephalopathy (with emphasis on computerized psychometric tests).Clin Liver Dis 16, no. 1 (February 2012): 43–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cld.2011.12.002.
Kappus, Matthew R., and Jasmohan S. Bajaj. “Assessment of minimal hepatic encephalopathy (with emphasis on computerized psychometric tests).Clin Liver Dis, vol. 16, no. 1, Feb. 2012, pp. 43–55. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.cld.2011.12.002.
Journal cover image

Published In

Clin Liver Dis

DOI

EISSN

1557-8224

Publication Date

February 2012

Volume

16

Issue

1

Start / End Page

43 / 55

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Quality of Life
  • Psychometrics
  • Humans
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatology
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences