Portal hypertension is an abnormal increase in blood pressure defined clinically as hepatic venous pressure gradient 5 mmHg in the hepatic portal vein system. Causes of portal hypertension can be ...
Portal hypertension arises when the pressure gradient between the portal vein and hepatic veins exceeds normal limits, most commonly as a consequence of cirrhosis and extensive fibrotic remodelling.
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