Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is an altered level of consciousness as a result of liver failure. Onset may be gradual or sudden. Other symptoms may include movement problems, changes in mood, or changes in personality. In the advanced stages it can result in a coma. Hepatic encephalopathy can occur in those with acute or chronic liver disease. Episodes can be triggered by infections, GI bleeding, constipation, electrolyte problems, or certain medications. The underlying mechanism is believed to involve the buildup of ammonia in the blood, a substance that is normally removed by the liver. The diagnosis is typically made
Adjective phrase phrase "of wealth" modifies "a man" in a manner similar to how an adjective phrase would, and it can be reworded with an adjective, e.g. "Mr Clinton is a wealthy man". A more accurate term for such cases is "phrasal attributive" or "attributive phrase". Constituency tests can also be used to identify adjectives and adjective phrases. Here are the three constituency tests, according to X-bar theory, that prove the adjective phrase is both a constituent, and an AP. Sentence = Sam ordered a very spicy pizza. 1) Coordination tests can be used to confirm if "very spicy" is an adjective