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See Latest ArticlesEarly identification of haemodynamic response to pharmacotherapy is essential for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with high-risk varices
Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 06/17/09
Sarin SK et al. - For primary prophylaxis, a beta-blocker is effective in 38% and addition of ISMN raises the response rate to about half of patients. The HVPG-guided 'a la carte' approach may be considered for these patients.
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