Abstract: Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of critical fricker frequency (CFF) in minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) induced by liver cirrhosis. Methods Total of 160 patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis were recruited in the study, and normal subjects were served as controls. Results The abnormal rates
of CFF < 39.0 Hz in patients with decompensated hepatic cirrhosis was 76.25%, while CFF in the control group all < 40.0 Hz. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (t = 7.35, P < 0.01). The rate of average abnormal blood ammnoia in patients with CFF < 39.0 Hz was 78.96%, with statistical significance compared with patients with CFF > 39.0 Hz (t = 5.65, P < 0.01). Conclusions The detection of CFF is impersonal and sensitive for early detection of MHE in patients with decompensated cirrhosis.
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