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#293 Hepatopulmonary Syndrome Explained: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hepatopulmonary syndrome is an important pulmonary vascular complication of liver disease and portal hypertension. In this episode, we review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of hepatopulmonary syndrome. Topics covered include: • What hepatopulmonary syndrome is • The relationship between liver disease, portal hypertension, and hypoxemia • Intrapulmonary vascular dilatations • Ventilation-perfusion mismatch and impaired oxygenation • Clinical presentation and symptoms • Platypnea and orthodeoxia • Diagnostic evaluation • Pulse oximetry and…
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