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World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2014; 20(18): 5442-5460
Published online May 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i18.5442
Table 4 Grades of hepatic encephalopathy
SymptomsAsterixisEEG abnormal
Grade 1Mild confusion, disordered sleep, slurred speech, shortened attention span, euphoria or depressionYes/NoNo
Grade 2Lethargy, inappropriate behavior, moderate confusionYesYes
Grade 3Sever confusion, incoherent, somnolent but arousableYesYes
Grade 4Coma, unresponsive to painNoYes