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hepatic coma

/hɪˈpætɪk ˈkəʊmə/

Tradução: Estado médico grave caracterizado por perda de consciência ou alterações neurológicas severas causadas por insuficiência hepática e acúmulo de toxinas na corrente sanguínea.

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/hɪˈpætɪk ˈkəʊmə/C1formalmedical
  • ptEstado médico grave caracterizado por perda de consciência ou alterações neurológicas severas causadas por insuficiência hepática e acúmulo de toxinas na corrente sanguínea.

A medical condition characterized by loss of consciousness or severe neurological impairment resulting from liver failure and the accumulation of toxins in the bloodstream.

  1. Liver failure induced unconsciousnessC1formal

    A state of unconsciousness resulting from severe liver dysfunction, where the liver cannot remove toxins from the blood, leading to brain impairment.

    ptComa hepático

    • The patient was diagnosed with hepatic coma due to advanced cirrhosis.
    • Hepatic coma requires immediate medical intervention to reduce ammonia levels.
    • Symptoms of hepatic coma include confusion, drowsiness, and eventual loss of consciousness.