Portal hypertension in cirrhosis: Pathophysiological mechanisms and therapyKey points

Summary: Portal hypertension, defined as increased pressure in the portal vein, develops as a consequence of increased intrahepatic vascular resistance due to the dysregulation of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) and hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), frequently arising from chronic liver dise...

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Main Authors: Yasuko Iwakiri, Jonel Trebicka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:JHEP Reports
Subjects:
HSC
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589555921000926