Vijay H. Shah – författare

Portal Hypertension: Pathobiology and Treatment provides scientific updates from leading portal hypertension researchers on key topics relating to the clinical and basic investigation of portal hypertension, as well as to provide input from leading portal hypertension clinicians regarding evaluation and management of specific clinical circumstances relating to portal hypertension. This text provides useful information for individuals actively engaged in the investigative aspects of portal hypertension, as well as clinicians that care for patients with portal hypertension throughout the world.

A cutting-edge review of the latest findings on key scientific topics and the best strategies for evaluation and management of portal hypertension in the clinic. Writing in an easy-to-read style, the authors review its pathobiology, the progress being made in its experimental understanding, the methodologies to assess it in humans, the treatment of its complications (esophageal varices, ascites, and hepatorenal syndrome), and its treatment in special circumstances (during pregnancy, in children, or when the portal vein is blocked). They also provide in-depth coverage of the pros and cons of the various therapeutic choices available to the clinician managing patients with complicated portal hypertension.