Video Tip: Management of Portal Hypertension | January 2024-Management of Portal Hypertension

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Video Summary

The video discusses the measurement of portal pressure gradient and its significance in liver disease. It explains two approaches to measure portal pressure gradient, EUS and IR, with EUS being considered the better method. An elevation in portal pressure gradient indicates the presence of portal hypertension and is associated with various complications such as variceal bleeding and ascites. The video also highlights the limitations of the transjugular approach, particularly in patients with obesity. It emphasizes the importance of accurately measuring portal pressure for assessing the severity of liver disease and monitoring treatment response. Additionally, it mentions the potential role of portal pressure gradient in predicting outcomes and guiding interventions in patients with obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) .

Keywords

portal pressure gradient

liver disease

EUS

IR

portal hypertension