Portopulmonary hypertension: A focused review for the internist

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Cleve Clin J Med. 2023 Oct 2;90(10):632-639. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.90a.23023.

ABSTRACT

Portopulmonary hypertension, ie, pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension, affects transplant eligibility and has a poor prognosis. The pathogenesis remains an area of active research, with various mechanisms proposed. Diagnosing it requires a detailed history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and echocardiographic evaluation, followed by a careful hemodynamic assessment.

PMID:37783493 | DOI:10.3949/ccjm.90a.23023

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