Variceal Hemorrhage
Variceal Hemorrhage provides an update of the evidence concerning several aspects of variceal hemorrhage. The book features new information on natural history, diagnosis of esophageal varices, assessment of the risk of bleeding, and identification of high risk groups and patients who may benefit or...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
2014, 2014
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2014 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Pathophysiology of Portal Hypertension
- Natural History and Stages of Cirrhosis
- Diagnosis of Esophageal Varices
- Assessing the Risk of Bleeding
- Prevention of the Formation and Growth of Esophageal Varices
- Beta-Blockers for All or Not
- Pre-Primary and Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Hemorrhage
- HVPG-Guided Prophylaxis
- Transfusion Policy
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Acute Variceal Hemorrhage
- Use of Vasoactive Drugs for Acute Variceal Bleeding
- Endoscopic Treatment of Acute Variceal Bleeding
- TIPS: Primary Therapy or Rescue in Treatment of Acute Variceal Hemorrhage
- How to Manage Gastric and Ectopic Varices
- Should We Be Concerned About Coagulation in the Treatment of Acute Variceal Hemorrhage?
- Variceal Rebleeding: Drugs, Endoscopy, or Both
- Role of TIPS and Surgery in Prevention of Rebleeding
- Variceal Bleeding in Patients with Vascular Liver Disease