Evaluation of portal hypertension in the cirrhotic patient: hepatic vein pressure gradient and beyond
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DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2018.1506046
Abstract: Abstract Portal hypertension (PH) is a major complication of liver cirrhosis, as it predisposes to the development of serious clinical manifestations such as ascites, hepatic encephalopathy and variceal bleeding. Till now, the measurement of hepatic… read more here.
Keywords: portal hypertension; pressure gradient; hepatic vein; vein pressure ... See more keywords
Comparison of Carvedilol and Propranolol in Reducing the Portal Vein Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000002106
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES The portal vein pressure higher than 10 mm Hg in patients with hepatic cirrhosis is more likely to have serious complications and poor prognosis. Nonselective receptor blockers (NSBBs) can reduce the portal vein… read more here.
Keywords: pressure; vein pressure; meta analysis; portal vein ... See more keywords
An experimental study of a novel high-precision iliac vein pressure measuring device to evaluate iliac vein compression syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1177/17085381251325652
Abstract: ObjectiveThis study aims to assess the clinical value of a novel high-precision iliac vein pressure measuring device to diagnose and treat iliac vein compression syndrome.MethodsA total of 38 patients with clinically confirmed iliac vein compression… read more here.
Keywords: pressure; iliac vein; vein pressure; mmh2o ... See more keywords