Asterixis aka Flapping Tremor

Asterixis aka Flapping tremor or liver flap is a tremor of hand usually seen in patients with cirrhosis of liver, acute liver failure, metabolic encephalopathies, azotemia, carbon dioxide toxicity and Wilson disease. This sign is elicited by asking the patient to extend their arms and bend their hands back. Subscribe to our channel: Links for related playlists: 1. Mnemonics: 2. High Yield: : 4: Neuroscience: 5. Clinical signs: 6: All Playlists: Follow us on facebook: https