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Hiba Saleem
Hiba Saleemabout 4 years ago
Portal Hypertension

Portal Hypertension

Portal hypertension means increased blood pressure in the hepatic portal system - or portal venous system. Most commonly, this happens because of hepatic cirrhosis, which is when the liver tissue is replaced by fibrotic, functionless tissue. This video provides an overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and pathology of portal hypertension.

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