Part 8 · Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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Portal hypertension comes from increased intrahepatic resistance and increased splanchnic inflow. HVPG of 10 mmHg or more defines clinically significant portal hypertension; variceal bleeding generally requires a gradient around 12 mmHg, though presinusoidal disease may not be captured well.
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