Gastrointestinal varices other diagnostic studies
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Overview
Overview
Hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) is the difference between hepatic venous wedge pressure (HVWP) and free hepatic venous pressure (FHVP). HVPG reflects the intra-sinusoidal pressure. HVPG is measured through insertion of a catheter in right internal jugular vein.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
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Hepatic venous pressure gradient measurement
- Hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) is the difference between hepatic venous wedge pressure (HVWP) and free hepatic venous pressure (FHVP).
- HVPG reflects the intra-sinusoidal pressure.[1]
- HVPG is measured through insertion of a catheter in right internal jugular vein.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Boyer TD (2006). “Wedged hepatic vein pressure (WHVP): ready for prime time”. Hepatology. 43 (3): 405–6. doi:10.1002/hep.21118. PMID 16496346.
- ↑ Chelliah ST, Keshava SN, Moses V, Surendrababu NR, Zachariah UG, Eapen C (2011). “Measurement of hepatic venous pressure gradient revisited: Catheter wedge vs balloon wedge techniques”. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 21 (4): 291–3. doi:10.4103/0971-3026.90693. PMC 3249946. PMID 22223943.
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