Portal Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
70% of blood flow to the liver is from the…
A
…hepatic portal vein
2
Q
30% of blood flow to the liver is from the…
A
…hepatic artery
3
Q
What structures are responsible for drainage in the liver?
A
The hepatic veins
4
Q
Portal HTN occurs d/t:
A
Increase in pressure in the hepatic portal system
5
Q
What is the normal mmHg in the hepatic portal system?
A
5-10 mmHg
6
Q
What is the most likely cause of portal HTN?
A
Cirrhosis
7
Q
3 complications of portal HTN:
A
- Ruptured varix (major)
- Ascites
- Portosystemic shunts
