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The use of nonselective beta blockers is a risk factor for portal vein thrombosis in cirrhotic patients
BACKGROUND/AIM: A reduction in portal vein inflow velocity seems to predispose to the emergence of portal vein thrombosis (PVT). Nonselective β-blockers (NSBBs), used to prevent variceal bleeding, may increase the development of PVT by reducing portal vein inflow velocity. In this retrospective case...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2018
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5848320/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29451181 http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/sjg.SJG_100_17 |