Decompensated cirrhosis

Needs existing diagnosis of cirrhosis

Headline
Etiology
Epidemiology
Clinical presentation New ascites, encephalopathy, GI bleed, hepatorenal syndrome
- encephalopathy: asterixis, hypoactive Delirium, ↑ resp drive
Less risk of cerebral oedema compared to HE associated with acute liver failure
Pathogenesis
Diagnostic investigations Other causes of encephalopathy e.g. stroke, alcohol withdrawal/intoxication...
Management Complications:
Prevention