Arun Jesudian, MD

Dr James Williams shares insight on factors leading to delays in hepatic encephalopathy (HE) diagnosis, the importance of early detection, and strategies to improve diagnosis in the in-patient setting.

An expert in emergency medicine outlines his approach to the clinical evaluation of hepatic encephalopathy.

Kimberly A. Brown, MD, reviews classifying the severity of HE and defines covert vs overt HE.

Arun B. Jesudian, MD, and Kimberly A. Brown, MD, provide an overview of hepatic encephalopathy, signs and symptoms, and underlying liver disease as a major risk factor.

Drs Arun Jesudian and James Williams share thoughts on patients with hepatic encephalopathy who are at risk of hospitalization, poorer patient and economic outcomes associated with readmission rates, and the impact of hepatic encephalopathy on quality of life.

James Williams, MS, DO, FACEP, describes the presentation of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in patients and challenges associated with diagnosis.