See Also: hepatic failure(medicine)
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF or heart failure)(health)
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hepatic failure (medicine)


hepatic failure


A condition of severe end-stage liver dysfunction that is accompanied by a decline in mental status that may range from confusion (hepatic encephalopathy) to unresponsiveness (hepatic coma). Other features include a mousy odour to the breath, difficulty with balance and walking, tremor and impaired speech.