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Cement your knowledge on Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)!\xa0Quiz yourself on the following 5 Pearls we\u2019ll be covering on HE:\xa0\n\nTime Stamps\n\n* What are other causes of altered mental status in cirrhotics? (1:45) \n\n* What are common precipitants for an acute episode of HE? \n\n\n* What is asterixis? (6:10) \n\n* What is the diagnostic utility of a cirrhotic with asterixis? \n\n\n* How do lactulose & rifaximin reduce symptoms of HE? (11:00) \n\n* What are their indications? \n\n\n* What is the connection between hypokalemia and HE? (14:10)\n* What is the discriminatory power of an ammonia level in HE? (16:40) \n\n* In what situation does the NH3 has stronger predictive value? \n\n\n\nFor full shownotes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2017/12/13/5-pearls-on-hepatic-encephalopathy/ (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2017/12/13/5-pearls-on-hepatic-encephalopathy/)\n\n\nFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840\n\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands\n\nPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy