In this study much depends upon the reliability and consistency of wedge-pressure measurements in quantitating portal venous pressure. As a qualitative indicator of portal hypertension ...

Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. As increased pressure in the portal venous system rises, it disturbs fluid balance in the body. The liver can no longer ...

The portal venous system is normally a low pressure circuit, but if there is constriction or obstruction of the veins, then the pressure rises causing portal hypertention. A blockage of portal ...

1–4 The increased blood volume is believed to result in distention of the splanchnic venous circulation, thereby increasing portal pressure and producing hemorrhage. Previous studies have ...

higher pressure in portal venous. Researchers have also found that the patient with cirrhosis has low velocity of portal venous, and as a result, the congestive index is higher in portal vein ...

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure is a treatment method used to lower portal hypertension, or excessive pressure in your portal vein. This vein is responsible for ...

Liver Cirrhosis Patients Need to Be Educated on Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient, Reports a Portal Hypertension & Cirrhosis Study (IMAGE) Cactus Communications Caption ...

The present study suggests that: (i) spleen volume is significantly related to PHG severity; and (ii) laparoscopic splenectomy is one of the effective therapies for PHG in patients with liver ...

It reduces splenic venous pressure and helps control variceal bleeding. Beta-blockers and octreotide are used to manage portal hypertension and prevent recurrent variceal bleeding. Lifelong ...