Non-selective β-blockers improve the correlation of liver stiffness and portal pressure in advanced cirrhosis.

Reiberger, T

Non-selective β-blockers improve the correlation of liver stiffness and portal pressure in advanced cirrhosis. [electronic resource] - Journal of gastroenterology May 2012 - 561-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1435-5922

10.1007/s00535-011-0517-4 doi


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Carvedilol
Elasticity--drug effects
Elasticity Imaging Techniques--methods
Esophageal and Gastric Varices--complications
Feasibility Studies
Female
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage--etiology
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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