Hospital Medicine

Portal Hypertension

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Which patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension are ideal candidates to undergo TIPS to reduce perioperative risk in anticipation of an elective surgery?

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Would you recommend a TIPS procedure in the management of hepatorenal syndrome for a patient with no history of hepatic encephalopathy?

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Do you recommend giving IV albumin with furosemide to augment diuresis in a patient with hypoalbuminemia and volume overload?

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What is your preferred anticoagulant for acute portal vein thrombosis?

How does cirrhosis and/or underlying thrombophilia affect your decision?

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