Memory impairment in patients with cirrhosis.

Bahceci F., Yildirim B., Karincaoglu M., Dogan İ., Sipahi B.

Journal of the National Medical Association, vol.97, pp.213-6, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 97
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: Journal of the National Medical Association
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.213-6
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Aim: Subdinical hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in cirrhotic patients is usually characterized by memory impairment and psychomotor slowing. Our aim was to investigate memory status in cirrhotic patients with and without clinically overt HE.