Overview

Portal Hypertension: Pathobiology and Treatment provides scientific updates from leading portal hypertension researchers on key topics relating to the clinical and basic investigation of portal hypertension, as well as to provide input from leading portal hypertension clinicians regarding evaluation and management of specific clinical circumstances relating to portal hypertension. This text provides useful information for individuals actively engaged in the investigative aspects of portal hypertension, as well as clinicians that care for patients with portal hypertension throughout the world.

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Author:   Arun J. Sanyal ,  Vijay H. Shah
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2005 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.315kg
ISBN:  

9781588293862

ISBN 10:   1588293866
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   11 May 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Historical Perspective.- Portal Hypertension.- Pathobiology and Experimental Progress in Portal Hypertension.- Anatomy and Vascular Biology of the Cells in the Portal Circulation.- Cell and Molecular Mechanisms of Increased Intrahepatic Resistance and Hemodynamic Correlates.- Molecular Mechanisms of Systemic Vasodilation and Hyperdynamic Circulatory State of Cirrhosis.- Mechanisms of Sodium Retention, Ascites Formation, and Renal Dysfunction in Cirrhosis.- Hepatic Hemodynamics in Portal Hypertension.- Neovascularization, Angiogenesis, and Vascular Remodeling in Portal Hypertension.- Mechanisms of Cardiopulmonary Hemodynamics and Dysfunction in Portal Hypertension.- Methodology to Assess Portal Hypertension in Humans.- Measurement of Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient.- Evaluation of Portal Hemodynamics Using Indicator Dilution and Noninvasive Techniques.- Endoscopic Assessment of Portal Hypertension Including Variceal Pressure Measurements.- Natural History and Treatment of Esophageal Varices.- Clinical Features and Natural History of Variceal Hemorrhage.- Management Strategies for the Prophylaxis and Treatment of Esophageal Variceal Rupture.- Pharmacologic Therapy for Management of Esophageal Varices.- Endoscopic Treatment for Bleeding Esophageal Varices.- Surgical Therapies for Management.- Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Stent-Shunt.- Clinical Features and Management of Gastric Varices, Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy, and Ectopic Varices.- Natural History and Treatment of Ascites and Hepatorenal Syndrome.- Ascites.- Management of Ascites.- Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis and Other Infections in Cirrhosis.- Diagnosis and Management of the Hepatorenal Syndrome.- Evaluation and Treatment in Special Circumstances of Portal Hypertension.- Pregnancy and Portal Hypertension.- Causes and Management of Portal Hypertension in the Pediatric Population.- Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension and Portal Vein Thrombosis.- Hepatic Venous Outflow Obstruction.- Pulmonary Complications Associated with Portal Hypertension.- Health Status Assessment and Economic Analyses in Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension.- Future Treatments.

Reviews

.,. truly insightful...the book beautifully builds upon the molecular and biological machinery into an enhanced clinical understanding of portal hypertension complete with the most up-to-date treatment options. - Practical Gastroenterology <br>.,. provides exceptional reading material encompassing a broad range of topics on basic and clinical aspecgts of portal hypertension...strongly recommended to researchers, practicing physicians, trainees, and others with an interest in this subject. Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars! - Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal <p>.,. the ideal guide for those who want to deal with the clinical problems of portal hypertension in a modern and effective way. - Digestive and Liver Disease

...truly insightful...the book beautifully builds upon the molecular and biological machinery into an enhanced clinical understanding of portal hypertension complete with the most up-to-date treatment options. - Practical Gastroenterology ...provides exceptional reading material encompassing a broad range of topics on basic and clinical aspecgts of portal hypertension...strongly recommended to researchers, practicing physicians, trainees, and others with an interest in this subject. Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars! - Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal ...the ideal guide for those who want to deal with the clinical problems of portal hypertension in a modern and effective way. - Digestive and Liver Disease

...truly insightful...the book beautifully builds upon the molecular and biological machinery into an enhanced clinical understanding of portal hypertension complete with the most up-to-date treatment options. - Practical Gastroenterology ...provides exceptional reading material encompassing a broad range of topics on basic and clinical aspecgts of portal hypertension...strongly recommended to researchers, practicing physicians, trainees, and others with an interest in this subject. Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars! - Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal ...the ideal guide for those who want to deal with the clinical problems of portal hypertension in a modern and effective way. - Digestive and Liver Disease

"""...truly insightful...the book beautifully builds upon the molecular and biological machinery into an enhanced clinical understanding of portal hypertension complete with the most up-to-date treatment options."" - Practical Gastroenterology ""...provides exceptional reading material encompassing a broad range of topics on basic and clinical aspecgts of portal hypertension...strongly recommended to researchers, practicing physicians, trainees, and others with an interest in this subject."" Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars! - Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal ""...the ideal guide for those who want to deal with the clinical problems of portal hypertension in a modern and effective way."" - Digestive and Liver Disease"

...truly insightful...the book beautifully builds upon the molecular and biological machinery into an enhanced clinical understanding of portal hypertension complete with the most up-to-date treatment options. - Practical Gastroenterology ...provides exceptional reading material encompassing a broad range of topics on basic and clinical aspecgts of portal hypertension...strongly recommended to researchers, practicing physicians, trainees, and others with an interest in this subject. Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars! - Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal ...the ideal guide for those who want to deal with the clinical problems of portal hypertension in a modern and effective way. - Digestive and Liver Disease

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