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hydralazine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

hydralazine has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 1 studies

Hydralazine: A direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent.
hydralazine : The 1-hydrazino derivative of phthalazine; a direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent.

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 Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Hepatitis was severe with hepatic encephalopathy and prolonged prothrombin time."1.27Dihydralazine hepatitis: report of a case and review of the literature. ( Benhamou, JP; Bernuau, J; Degott, C; Pariente, EA; Pessayre, D, 1983)

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
Pariente, EA1
Pessayre, D1
Bernuau, J1
Degott, C1
Benhamou, JP1

Other Studies

1 other study available for hydralazine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Dihydralazine hepatitis: report of a case and review of the literature.
    Digestion, 1983, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Biopsy; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Dihydralazine; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Hydra

1983