Question

Why hepatic encephalopathy occur due to increase in serum amonia level?

Answer 1

Minimal hepatic encephalopathydescribes a state of low-level cognitive dysfunction that is present in as many as 70% of patients with cirrhosis. ... Minimal hepatic encephalopathy is most likely the result of hyperammonemia. Elevated ammonia levels are detected in most patients.

Answer 2

Minimal hepatic encephalopathy describes a state of low-level cognitive dysfunction that is present in as many as 70% of patients with cirrhosis. ... Minimal hepatic encephalopathy is most likely the result of hyperammonemia. Elevated ammonia levels are detected in most patients.