The Toulouse algorithm identifies patients with increased risk of cardiac decompensation only in patients with TIPS for refractory ascites

The Toulouse algorithm identifies patients with increased risk of cardiac decompensation only in patients with TIPS for refractory ascites

Introduction and Objectives: TIPS placement is an effective, possibly life-saving, treatment for complications of portal hypertension. The pressure shift induced by the stent can lead to cardiac decompensation (CD). We investigated the incidence of CD, possible variables associated with CD and the v...

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Main Authors: Emma Vanderschueren, Youri Bekhuis, Jan Clerick, Jappe Decock, Philippe Meersseman, Alexander Wilmer, Eveline Claus, Lawrence Bonne, Guido Claessen, Chris Verslype, Geert Maleux, Wim Laleman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Cardiac decompensation
TIPS
Shunt
Portal hypertension
Algorithm
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S166526812400351X
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