Apixaban, an oral factor Xa inhibitor administered in fixed doses, may simplify the treatment of venous thromboembolism.In this randomized, double-blind study, we compared apixaban (at a dose of 10 ...

Portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) is the condition in which the mucosa in the stomach undergoes some changes; the change denotes the existence of ectasia at the surface of mucosa, and widening ...

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a blood clot that causes irregular blood flow to the liver. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this condition.

Portal Hypertension Symptoms and Their ComplicationsPortal hypertension is a condition in which increased pressure within the portal vein—an important vessel that carries blood from the stomach ...

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure can help treat portal vein hypertension and other complications of advanced liver disease. Learn more here.

Portal vein thrombosis, a complication of cirrhosis, has an annual incidence of 4% in Spain, with risk factors being use of beta-blockers and hepatic encephalopsy, investigators reported during ...

The Mayo group found that predictors of recurrence following OLT were elevated CA 19-9 >500 U/ml (Hazard ratio [HR] of 1.8), portal vein encasement (HR: 3.3) and residual tumor on explant (HR: 9.8).

The prevalence of Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) varies significantly at different stages of liver disease: 10% in compensated patients, 17% in decompensated patients, 9% in those with acute ...

The hepatic portal vein is one of two main blood supplies to the liver, transporting approximately 75% of the blood that reaches the liver. Latest Research and Reviews.