Cirrhosis, varices, and beta-blockers: the basics.
The appearance of a cirrhotic liver. Cirrhosis is the final common stage of most types of chronic liver disease, and appears as “scarring” of the liver tissue under the microscope. The liver becomes...
View ArticleBeta-blockers in cirrhosis: friend or foe?
Sketch of a cirrhotic patient. Part one of this topic can be found here. Nonselective beta-blockers (NSBBs) are often indicated for prevention of variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients. However, there...
View ArticleCirrhosis, varices, and beta-blockers: the basics.
The appearance of a cirrhotic liver. Cirrhosis is the final common stage of most types of chronic liver disease, and appears as “scarring” of the liver tissue under the microscope. The liver becomes...
View ArticleBeta-blockers in cirrhosis: friend or foe?
Part one of this topic can be found here. Sketch of a cirrhotic patient. Nonselective beta-blockers (NSBBs) are often indicated for prevention of variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients. However, there...
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