Brain Energy Metabolism in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease and Impaired Central Nervous System

Brain Energy Metabolism in Patients With Acute Hepatic Encephalopathy Measured With PET

The purpose of the current study is to look into the pathogenesis of a severe medical condition causing acute episodes on the central nervous system as seen in majority of patients with liver cirrhosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 6 patients with liver cirrhosis with an acute episode of hepatic encephalopathy,
• 6 patients with liver cirrhosis without an acute episode of hepatic encephalopathy,
• 6 healthy subjects age and sex matched

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neurological and/or psychiatric condition,
• Non-treated diabetes,
• Pregnancy/breast-feeding