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DVT423-HD4
USIDMS Hepatic Doppler
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What direction of flow and waveform should a normal portal vein have? | Continuous waveform and hepatopetal flow, blood flow into the liver |
| What are common portal hypertension symptoms? | Jaundice, ascites, splenomegaly, GI bleed, or hepatic failure |
| What is the cause of 90% of portal hypertension cases? | cirrhosis |
| What two vessels is a TIPS usually placed between? | Portal vein and Hepatic Vein |
| What is Budd-Chiari Syndrome? | Hepatic vein stenosis or obstruction |
| What is an abnormal portal vein measurement? | >13cm |
| What vessel can the body naturally re-canalize to help aid with portal hypertension? | paraumbilical vein |
| What are three possible intrahepatic causes of portal hypertension? | Cirrhosis, hepatic fibrosis, lymphoma |
| Would a hepatic vein obstruction be a pre-, post-, or intra- hepatic cause of portal hypertension? | post hepatic obstruction |
| What area of the portal vein is used for a measurement of its diameter? | As it crosses the IVC |