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arsenic acid and Hepatic Encephalopathy

arsenic acid has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 1 studies

arsenic acid: RN given refers to orthoarsenic acid(H3AsO4); see also sodium arsenate
arsenic acid : An arsenic oxoacid comprising one oxo group and three hydroxy groups attached to a central arsenic atom.

Hepatic Encephalopathy: A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); ASTERIXIS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Meran, J1
Creutzig, A1
Specht, S1
Schürmeyer, T1
Brunner, G1
Ranke, C1
Fabel, H1

Other Studies

1 other study available for arsenic acid and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
[Portal hypertension and chronic arsenic exposure. A differential diagnostic challenge].
    Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1989, Dec-31, Volume: 139, Issue:24

    Topics: Arsenates; Arsenic Poisoning; Biopsy, Needle; Diagnosis, Differential; Esophageal and Gastric Varice

1989