About The Medical Condition Acute Hepatic Failure

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Acute Hepatic Failure

Acute Hepatic Failure Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Acute Hepatic Failure Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Acute Hepatic Failure?

A form of liver failure with rapid onset. It is often induced by the toxic effect of drugs and various toxic substances in experimental studies in animals and in clinical states in humans. If coma ensues, the constellation of neurological symptoms is referred to as HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY.

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