Title

Organic nitrates in portal hypertension

Document Type

Journal Article

RIS ID

63230

Publication Details

Jones, A. L., Hayes, P. C. (1994). Organic nitrates in portal hypertension. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 89 (1), 7-14.

Abstract

Variceal hemorrhage is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in cirrhosis. Pharmacological therapy of portal hypertension aims to arrest acute variceal bleeding, prevent rebleeding or to provide prophylaxis for patients who have not bled. The purpose of this review is to discuss the pharmacology and hemodynamic action of organic nitrates and their clinical use in portal hypertension



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