- Accumulation of glucose in the brain.
- Impaired detoxification of ammonia and other neurotoxins by the liver.
- Cerebral ischemia.
- Electrolyte imbalance.
41. A patient with liver cirrhosis develops hepatic encephalopathy, characterized by confusion, asterixis, and altered mental status. What is the technical primary pathophysiological mechanism causing this complication?
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