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Definition: HVPG

Posted on July 20, 2011 by thebileflow

The HVPG (hepatic vein-portal pressure gradient, measured by an interventional radiologist) is arguably the best marker of end-stage liver disease severity.  As the fibrotic liver increases the pressure gradient between the portal and systemic circulatory systems, you begin to see … Continue reading →

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