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Portal Hypertension Flashcards

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What is portal hypertension?

A

Increased pressure within the portal venous system

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Possible causes of PHT?

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  • Pre-hepatic causes such as a blockage to the vein by a thrombus or external occlusion
  • Intrahepatic causes such as cirrhosis
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How does portal hypertension present?

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Varices related to anastomoses of portal venous system 
Varice bleed
Caput medusa 
Hypersplenism 
Thrombocytopenia
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How to treat portal hypertension- acute varice bleed?

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Need resuscitation
Terlipressin to constrict vessels
Endoscope and band patients
TIPPS to remove pressure

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How to treat post-acute variceal bleed?

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Varices band ligation

B blockers

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