Title: Portal Hypertension in Adults- A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Sweta.V.R, Dr Naufal Rizwan
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i8.23
Abstract
AIM: This article aims at providing an overview regarding Portal hypertension in adults.
OBJECTIVE: To provide a comprehensive review on portal hypertension in adults.
BACKGROUND: Portal hypertension is a clinical condition wherein the pressure inside the portal venous system is increased. Portal venous pressure is usually calculated by measuring the hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG), and portal hypertension is said to be present when HVPG is greater than 5mm Hg. The major causes of portal hypertension can be classified as pre-hepatic, hepatic and post hepatic causes. The presence of portal hypertension in an asult can lead to various complications such as ascites, hepato-renal syndrome, hepatic encephalopathy, development of oesophago-gastric varices etc. this article aims at providing an overview about the various causes, symptoms and treatment of portal hypertension.
REASON: To provide an updated comprehensive review on portal hypertension in adults.
KEY WORDS: hepatic venous pressure gradient, ascites, hepato-renal syndrome, hepatic encephalopathy, oesophago-gastric varices.
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