A complete monograph on the pathogenesis, neurochemistry, physiology and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. The book covers the spectrum of topics, including epidemiology, neuropathy, neurophysiology and patient management. State-of-the-art information on altered neurotransmitters is included.
A complete monograph on the pathogenesis, neurochemistry, physiology and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. The book covers the spectrum of topics, including epidemiology, neuropathy, neurophysiology and patient management. State-of-the-art information on altered neurotransmitters is included.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Illustrationen
23 line illustrations, 7 half-tones, 1 colour illustrationss
Maße
Höhe: 230 mm
Breite: 150 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7506-9234-2 (9780750692342)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Introduction and historical aspects of hepatic encephalopathy; clinical and laboratory features of hepatic encephathy; the neuropathology of liver disease; physical chemistry of ammonia; electro-physiological effects of ammonia; fatty acids, mercaptans and toxin synergism; false neurotransmitters, catecholamines, and amino acids; the GABA-Benzodiazepine complex; treatment.
