Tuesday, June 11, 2013


Q: Name at least 4 conditions where "Asterixis" can be a clinical sign?





Answer: Asterixis
is a tremor of the hand when the wrist is extended. It can be a clinical sign of

  • Hepatic encephelopathy
  • Uremia
  • Severe Hypercarbia, and
  • Wilson's disease

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