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Samantha Ramirez

Samantha Ramirez

Liver Transplant Nurse Practitioner at Keck Medicine of USC specializing in transplant hepatology.

Aug 4, 2026

Patrick HornNARRATOR
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Thank you to Salex Pharmaceuticals for their support of this FAQ video module.
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Hi, my name is Samantha Ramirez.
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I'm a nurse practitioner from Keck Medicine of USC.
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Welcome to my FAQ on identifying and diagnosing OHE.
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In patients with severe liver disease or cirrhosis, the early signs of overt hepatic encephalopathy can sometimes be subtle.
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Patients I've cared for may show signs in sleep patterns, slower thinking, difficulty paying attention, irritability, or mild confusion.
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These changes can look different from one patient to another, so careful assessment is important.
Patrick HornNARRATOR
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