Asterixis (also called the flapping tremor, or liver flap) is arrhythmic interruptions of sustained voluntary muscle contraction causing brief lapses of posture, with a frequency of 3–5 Hz. It is bilateral, but may be asymmetric. Unilateral asterixis may occur with structural brain disease. 1. It can be a sign of hepatic encephalopathy, damage to brain cells presumably due to the inability of the liver to metabolize ammonia to urea. The cause is thought to be predominantly related to abnormal am
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Dr Kailasam on Instagram: "Flapping Tremor (Asterixis) Explained in 8 Secs Ever seen hands “flap” when arms are outstretched? That’s Flapping Tremor, also called Asterixis. It happens when toxins like ammonia, CO₂, or urea affect the brainstem, briefly relaxing muscles and causing that classic flap. Seen in hepatic encephalopathy, CO₂ retention, and uremic encephalopathy. #FlappingTremor #Asterixis #HepaticEncephalopathy #MedicalReels #NeurologyFacts #DoctorExplains #LiverFailure #UremicEncephal
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