Portal Hypertension

💊Treatment Options

• 1Treatment includes medications such as beta-blockers to reduce pressure within the portal venous system and lower the risk of variceal bleeding
• 2alongside endoscopic procedures to band or treat enlarged veins at high risk of bleeding. Fluid accumulation in the abdomen is managed with dietary salt restriction and diuretic medications
• 3with drainage procedures used for significant or refractory cases. A procedure called TIPS
• 4which creates a channel to reduce portal pressure
• 5or liver transplantation may be considered for patients with severe or recurrent complications.