Introduction Portal hypertension is a medical condition characterized by increased blood pressure in the portal venous system. This system comprises the veins that transport blood from the gastrointestinal tract, spleen,… read more

Portal hypertension is elevated pressure in your portal venous system. The portal vein is a major vein that leads to the liver. The most common cause of portal hypertension is… read more

Portal hypertension is elevated pressure in your portal venous system. The portal vein is a major vein that leads to the liver. The most common cause of portal hypertension is… read more

What is typical symptom for portal hypertension? The main symptoms and complications of portal hypertension include: Gastrointestinal bleeding marked by black, tarry stools or blood in the stools, or… read more

What is the treatment for portal hypertension? Pharmacologic therapy for portal hypertension includes the use of beta-blockers, most commonly propranolol and nadolol. Brazilian investigators have suggested that the… read more

What is portal hypertension? Portal hypertension is high blood pressure in the portal vein. The portal vein is located in your belly (abdomen). It gets blood from your digestive… read more