Portal hypertension occurs when the portal vein that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver is blocked, causing increased pressure. This increased pressure then causes varices to appear ...

PHOENIX — The oral medication resmetirom significantly improved liver stiffness and reduced portal hypertension in metabolic ...

Spleen stiffness measurement (SSM) offers a noninvasive method to diagnose portal hypertension in BCR::ABL1-negative MPN patients, potentially improving patient management. SSM captures hepatic ...

The portal vein is a major vein formed by the superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein and it provides maximum blood supply to the liver. Portal hypertension is an increased pressure in the portal ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for portal hypertension ? A: A Gastroenterologist or Hepatologist (liver specialist) should be sought if portal hypertension is suspected. Interventional Radiologists ...

Portal hypertension is a frequent consequence of cirrhosis and may lead to dilated venous collaterals. Usually, varices due to portal hypertension develop in the lower esophagus, stomach, or rectum ...

In a new study, a therapeutic agent called sorafenib dramatically improved the condition of rats with portal hypertension. The drug is already approved in several countries for treatment of kidney and ...

January 29, 2010 — Didanosine (Videc, VidecEC, Bristol Myers-Squibb) is associated with noncirrhotic portal hypertension, and as a result the label is being updated to include this information, the US ...

Hepatic Encephalopathy: Mental status (neuropsychiatric) changes ranging from forgetfulness and irritability to confusion to full coma. Caused by neurotoxin accumulation due to portosytemic shunting ...

Sinusoidal obstructive syndrome is a rare but potentially serious complication that can occur after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Incidence of new portal vein thrombosis was higher after ...