Portal hypertension

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

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Differentiating Portal Hypertension from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
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Electrocardiogram
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Treatment
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Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #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.

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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