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Management of Cirrhosis-Related Complications

Screening for Varices and Prevention of Bleeding

Lesson 3. Screening for Varices and Prevention of Bleeding

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Explain the basic pathogenesis of cirrhosis-related portal hypertension
  • Describe how to diagnose clinically-significant portal hypertension
  • Discuss the rationale and indications for variceal screening in persons with cirrhosis
  • Summarize recommendations for prophylaxis of variceal bleeding
  • List key aspects of managing acute variceal bleeding

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Explain the basic pathogenesis of cirrhosis-related portal hypertension
  • Describe how to diagnose clinically-significant portal hypertension
  • Discuss the rationale and indications for variceal screening in persons with cirrhosis
  • Summarize recommendations for prophylaxis of variceal bleeding
  • List key aspects of managing acute variceal bleeding

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