| Literature DB >> 3544812 |
Abstract
Portal hypertension is the result of increased flow and increased resistance in the portal system. Pharmacological therapy is aimed at altering these factors by the use of vasoconstrictors to reduce flow and vasodilators to decrease intrahepatic resistance. The current status of pharmacological agents to achieve these effects is reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3544812
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Gastroenterol ISSN: 0002-9270 Impact factor: 10.864