Research Article

Low Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D (25-OHD) and Hepatic Encephalopathy in HCV-Related Liver Cirrhosis

Table 9

Comparison of 25-OHD level in different HE grades.

HE gradeMeanSD valueComparisons

Grade 11243.82.8<0.001 to 4
Grade 21829.63.3
Grade 3 to 42015.35.0

The 25-OHD level is significantly lower in higher grades of HE. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used.