The primary objective of treatment of hepatic encephalopathy is to

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The primary treatment objective for hepatic encephalopathy is to remove the excess ammonia.One of the main functions of the liver is to remove ammonia and therefore nitrogen from the blood by converting it to urea for urinary excretion.When cirrhosis continues and fibrous scar tissue replaces more and more functional liver tissue.the blood can no longer circulate normally through the liver.Therefore other vessels develop around the scar tissue.bypass the liver.and proceed to the brain.producing ammonia intoxication.

The Primary Objective of Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy Is to