Portal
Hypertension
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HVPG
4
mmHg
stage
baseline
varices
none
state
—
Portal vein & splanchnic inflow
Cirrhotic liver — intrahepatic resistance
Collaterals: esophageal & umbilical varices
Treatment: NSBB / TIPS lower HVPG
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