062 Hepatic Encephalopathy: When the Liver Affects the Brain with Brittany Laflen VTS Neuro
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: When toxins circulate too long due to liver dysfunction, what happens to the brain?? We discuss this in detail with our wonderful guest Brittany Laflen RVT, VTS (Neuro). Question of the Week What breed was you first HE case? Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode62 Resources We Mentioned in the Show University of Minnesota: https://gut.bmj.com/content/gutjnl/21/4/318.full.pdf VIN: Hepatic Encephalopathy in Dogs and Cats https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11343&catId=34569&id=5124403 https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=3861464&pid=11243&print=1 Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/digestive-system/hepatic-disease-in-small-animals/hepatic-encephalopathy-in-small-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/digestive-system/hepatic-disease-in-small-animals/portosystemic-vascular-malformations-in-small-animals American College of Veterinary Surgery: https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/portosystemic-shunts Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan