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… Information Overview Variceal bleeding happens when large veins, often in the esophagus , get swollen and break open. … hypertension. Portal hypertension is high pressure in the veins that filter blood from the intestines through the … system of the liver). The pressure increases in the portal vein system and the veins in the esophagus, stomach, and …
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… TIPS is a procedure in which a stent is placed to join two veins in a damaged liver. One vein carries blood to the liver (portal vein). The other vein goes from the liver to the heart …
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… Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) , or deep vein blood clot. After a while, this blood clot (usually in your leg), can damage the vein. Damage to the vein can lead to more pressure in the …
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… you need intravenous fluids or medicine directly into the vein, a needle attached to an intravenous (IV) catheter is inserted into the vein. There may be a slight amount of redness and swelling at the puncture site. The vein may become irritated. This irritation is called …
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