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Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient: Measurement and Pitfalls.

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PubMed ID
38945633
Description
Measurement of hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) effectively mirrors the severity of portal hypertension (PH) and offers valuable insights into prognosis of liver disease, including the risk of decompensation and mortality. Additionally, HVPG offers crucial information about treatment response to nonselective beta-blockers and other medications, with its utility demonstrated in clinical trials in patients with PH. Despite the widespread dissemination and validation of noninvasive tests, HVPG still holds a significant role in hepatology. Physicians treating patients with liver diseases should comprehend the HVPG measurement procedure, its applications, and how to interpret the results and potential pitfalls.
Date of Publication
2024-08
Publication Type
Article
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Keyword(s)
Beta-blockers invasive Catheterization Cirrhosis HVPG Portal hypertension Portal pressure monitoring
Language(s)
en
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Series
Clinics in Liver Disease
Publisher
Elsevier
ISSN
1089-3261
Access(Rights)
restricted
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