Portal venous pressure

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Portal venous pressure is the blood pressure in the portal vein. It is normally 5-10 mm Hg[1].

An elevated pressure may cause portal hypertension.[2]

[edit] Wedged hepatic venous pressure

Wedged hepatic venous pressure is an estimation of portal venous pressure in alcoholics. In non-alcoholics, however, it underestimates portal venous pressure. [3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ eMedicine - Esophageal Varices : Article Excerpt by: Samy A Azer ...
  2. ^ Ascites in Cirrhosis Relative Importance of Portal Hypertension and Hypoalbuminemia DONALI) O. CASTELL, LCDR (MC), USN
  3. ^ Perelló A, Escorsell A, Bru C, et al (1999). "Wedged hepatic venous pressure adequately reflects portal pressure in hepatitis C virus-related cirrhosis". Hepatology 30 (6): 1393–7. doi:10.1002/hep.510300628. PMID 10573517. 
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