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Approach To Portal Hypertension

Portal hypertension is a clinical syndrome defined by a hepatic vein pressure gradient (HVPG) greater than 5 mm Hg, and is associated with encephalopathy, ascites, splenomegaly, and gastrointestinal varices. In individuals with cirrhosis, portal hypertension is the primary cause of serious complications and death. Noncirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH), a disease where portal hypertension develops even in the absence of cirrhosis, is another possibility. The objective is to identify and describe the severity of portal hypertension in both NCPH and cirrhotic portal hypertension. However, knowledge of the underlying pathophysiological and etiological characteristics is crucial for understanding portal hypertension diagnosis and treatment.

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Dr. Rajat Bansal

Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.

Dr. Rajat Bansal is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.

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Portal hypertension is a clinical syndrome defined by a hepatic vein pressure gradient (HVPG) greater than 5 mm Hg, and is associated with encephalopathy, ascites, splenomegaly, and gastrointestinal varices. In individuals with cirrhosis, portal hypertension is the primary cause of serious complications and death. Noncirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH), a disease where portal hypertension develops even in the absence of cirrhosis, is another possibility. The objective is to identify and describe the severity of portal hypertension in both NCPH and cirrhotic portal hypertension. However, knowledge of the underlying pathophysiological and etiological characteristics is crucial for understanding portal hypertension diagnosis and treatment.