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World J Hepatol. Aug 27, 2025; 17(8): 109678
Published online Aug 27, 2025. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v17.i8.109678
Table 1 West Haven criteria for semi-quantitative grading of hepatic encephalopathy
Grade
Manifestation
Grade 0No overt symptoms; mild cognitive impairment detectable only by specialized tests (e.g., neuropsychological tests)
Grade 1Mild consciousness disturbance; euphoria and/or anxiety; inattention; impaired ability to perform simple addition
Grade 2Lethargy or apathy; mild disorientation for time or place; subtle personality changes; inappropriate behavior; impaired ability to perform simple subtraction
Grade 3Somnolence to semi-stupor but responsive to verbal stimuli; confusion; gross disorientation
Grade 4Coma (unresponsive to verbal or painful stimuli)