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Portal hypertension
The portal vein and its tributaries- By Henry Vandyke Carter [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons[1]

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords:Hypertension of portal system, Portal vein hypertension, Portal high blood pressure, Portal vein high pressure.


Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Portal Hypertension from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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