STUDY OF SERUM ALBUMIN LEVELS IN HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY PATIENTS ADMITTED IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Background: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a serious neuropsychiatric complication of chronic liver disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Serum albumin reflects hepatic synthetic function and possesses vital antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. Hypoalbuminemia is extremely common in cirrhosis and may significantly influence the occurrence and severity of HE. The present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum albumin levels and the clinical severity, complications, and mortality of hepatic encephalopathy.