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#303 Hepatopulmonary Syndrome vs Portopulmonary Hypertension Explained
Hepatopulmonary syndrome and portopulmonary hypertension are two important pulmonary vascular complications of liver disease and portal hypertension. In this episode, we compare hepatopulmonary syndrome with portopulmonary hypertension, focusing on pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, hemodynamics, treatment, and liver transplant considerations. Topics covered include: • What hepatopulmonary syndrome is • What portopulmonary hypertension is • How liver disease and portal hypertension affect the pulmonary circulation • Intrapulmonary vascular dilatations in…
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