Table of ContentsOverviewKey FactsSymptoms and DiagnosisCauses and PreventionTypical TreatmentsConclusion
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Portal hypertension is an abnormal (pathological) increase in blood pressure within the portal venous system.
The portal system carries blood rich in nutrients to the liver. Veins from the spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, and the lower part of the GIT…
Table of ContentsOverviewKey FactsStages of CirrhosisSymptomsDiagnosisCausesPreventionTypical TreatmentConclusion
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Cirrhosis, hepatic cirrhosis, or end-stage liver disease involves decreased liver function due to the replacement of healthy liver tissue by nonfunctional scar tissue. It is an aftermath of chronic liver disease, a clinical condition caused by the continuous…