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Pathophysiology of Portal Hypertension

Objectives. Review Portal circulationDescribe the normal pressure in the hepatic portal veinList the classifications of portal hypertensionSummarize the mechanistic changes that lead to portal hypertensionDiscuss the clinical consequences of portal hypertension. Portal system. Superior mes

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Pathophysiology of Portal Hypertension

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    1. Pathophysiology of Portal Hypertension Dr. Eeman At-Taras Dr. Mohamed Al-Saeid Suliman

    2. Objectives Review Portal circulation Describe the normal pressure in the hepatic portal vein List the classifications of portal hypertension Summarize the mechanistic changes that lead to portal hypertension Discuss the clinical consequences of portal hypertension

    3. Portal system Superior mesenteric + Splenic vein+ gastric + part from inferior mesentric = Portal vein Portal Vein carries outflow from: 1.) Spleen 2.) Oesophagus 3.) Stomach 4.) Pancreas 5.) Small and large intestine

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