The presence of ascites in the setting of cirrhosis is a particularly ominous condition and is associated with a one year mortality rate of 50%. … [Read more...]
Hepatitis C
Pathophysiology 1) caused by infection with hepatitis C virus 2) acute infection is usually subclinical 3) chronic infection occurs in 85-90% … [Read more...]
Hepatopetal vs Hepatofugal Flow
Right upper quadrant Doppler ultrasound reports often mention that flow in the portal vein is hepatopetal vs hepatofugal flow. This can leave the … [Read more...]
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Pathophysiology of Hepatic Encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy is a: 1) neuropsychiatric disturbance caused by cirrhosis/hepatocellular … [Read more...]