TIPS Flashcards
1
Q
MELD criteria
A
- creatinine
- bilirubin
- INR
2
Q
4 indications for TIPS
A
- acute vatical bleeding or secondary prevention
- refractory hydrothorax
- refractory ascites
- budd chiari
3
Q
4 absolute contraindications TIPS
A
- severe hepatic failure
- biliary sepsis
- severe heart failure
- pulmonary HTN
4
Q
5 relative contraindications TIPS
A
- cavernous transformation of portal vein
- systemic infection
- severe HE
- biliary dilation
- portal system thrombosis
5
Q
BIG COMPLICATION WORRY ABOUT WITH TIPS
A
WORSENING of HE
