Clinical and anatomic manifestations of portal hypertension have been described in patients with portal arteriovenous fistulas 19,2 and elevations of portal pressure are sometimes produced by ...

In 18 patients satisfactory clinical improvement was noted, and hepatic-vein catheterization was performed twice. At the time of the initial catheterization wedge-pressure levels ranged from 12 to ...

A transjugular liver biopsy is used to diagnose conditions of the liver. During the procedure, a radiologist inserts a fine needle and tube through your jugular vein, located in your neck.

Portal hypertension (PHT) is a severe complication of chronic liver disease, like cirrhosis, where increased pressure builds up in the portal vein. This major blood vessel drains blood from the ...

Abstract and Introduction Abstract Background and Aim: Portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) is an important cause of bleeding in patients with cirrhosis associated with portal hypertension ...

“Our study found that SGLT2 inhibitors were associated with fewer portal hypertension complications and lower mortality, suggesting they may be a valuable addition to cirrhosis management ...