Esophageal Varix - Bleeding (10 of 15)
Case description
Patient with Cirrhosis of the liver with Ascites
Two years after, the patient present with severe ascites
The mechanism by which ascites develops in cirrhosis is
multifactorial Severe sinusoidal portal hypertension and
hepatic insufficiency are the initial factors. They lead to a
circulatory dysfunction characterized by arterial
vasodilation, arterial hypotension, high cardiac output and
hypervolemia and to renal sodium and water retention.
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Two years after, the patient present with severe ascites
The mechanism by which ascites develops in cirrhosis is
multifactorial Severe sinusoidal portal hypertension and
hepatic insufficiency are the initial factors. They lead to a
circulatory dysfunction characterized by arterial
vasodilation, arterial hypotension, high cardiac output and
hypervolemia and to renal sodium and water retention.
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