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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
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 0 | No overt symptoms; mild cognitive impairment detectable only by specialized tests (e.g., neuropsychological tests) |
Grade 1 | Mild consciousness disturbance; euphoria and/or anxiety; inattention; impaired ability to perform simple addition |
Grade 2 | Lethargy or apathy; mild disorientation for time or place; subtle personality changes; inappropriate behavior; impaired ability to perform simple subtraction |
Grade 3 | Somnolence to semi-stupor but responsive to verbal stimuli; confusion; gross disorientation |
Grade 4 | Coma (unresponsive to verbal or painful stimuli) |
- Citation: Zhang JQ, Cheng DL, Zhou CZ, Xu XJ. Risk factors for hepatic encephalopathy after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in cirrhotic patients: A comprehensive minireview. World J Hepatol 2025; 17(8): 109678
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v17/i8/109678.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v17.i8.109678