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Chapter 6 - Asterixis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2023

Robert Laureno
Robert Laureno
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Georgetown University, Washington DC
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Summary

Asterixis is typically an asymptomatic clinical sign of encephalopathy which occurs symmetrically but asynchronously on the two sides of the body. Unilateral or asymmetric asterixis can occur under special circumstances. The arrhythmic lapses of sustained posture are due to episodic cessation of myoelectrical activity.

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Insights into Clinical Neurology , pp. 41 - 43
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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  • Asterixis
  • Robert Laureno, Georgetown University, Washington DC
  • Book: Insights into Clinical Neurology
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009234986.007
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  • Asterixis
  • Robert Laureno, Georgetown University, Washington DC
  • Book: Insights into Clinical Neurology
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009234986.007
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  • Asterixis
  • Robert Laureno, Georgetown University, Washington DC
  • Book: Insights into Clinical Neurology
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009234986.007
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