Covert hepatic encephalopathy leads to distinct alterations in the emotional state, independently of MELD-Score

摘要

Background and aims Covert hepatic encephalopathy impairs many aspects of quality of life, although its impact on the emotional state has not been evaluated. This study aims to evaluate the impact of covert hepatic encephalopathy on the emotional state and which factors are associated with changes in the emotional state in patients with cirrhosis.