Treatment for portal hypertension in patients with cirrhosis is based on the use of β-blockers with or without organic nitrates; however, these agents are effective in less than 50% of patients ...

2009;24(9):1554-1558. To determine whether laparoscopic splenectomy improved PHG in patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension, we evaluated the endoscopic findings of PHG. Among 49 ...

Consecutive patients with laparoscopic splenectomy seen ... Exclusion criteria were: (i) treatment with ß-blockers or any drugs to alter portal and gastric hemodynamics; or (ii) sclerotherapy ...

Hypertension is defined as “abnormally high blood pressure,” and therefore ... or you can schedule a wellness check-up at the Center for Healthy Living on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus by calling 494 ...

Overall, SSM is a promising new tool that could revolutionize the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension. This non-invasive technique can potentially improve patient care, reduce health ...

Discover a study in which non-selective β-blockers have demonstrated significant potential in preventing decompensation.

A recent study from MedUni Vienna found that as portal hypertension worsens, inflammation in the body also increases. This means that people with severe liver disease not only have high blood pressure ...