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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-08-01
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Series: | JHEP Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589555921000926 |