Portal Hypertension: Clinical and Physiological Aspects

Authorities in basic research and clinical practice discuss portal hypertension, an abnormal physiological state that develops in cirrhosia and certain other diseases and gives rise to serious complications such as ascites and esophageal varices. The authors give basic information on physiology and hemodynamics as well as practical advice on how to diagnose the condition and treat serious complications.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4431683631
• ISBN13: 9784431683636
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 569 Pages
• Weight: 2.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"