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USIDMS Hepatoportal Doppler

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The liver receives the majority of the blood flow from the...?   Portal vein (70%)  
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Does the portal vein contain valves?   No  
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What does the diameter of the portal vein have to be less than?   13 mm  
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What is the most common cause of portal hypertension?   Cirrhosis, (90%)  
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What are some common porto-systemic shunts?   left gastric vein, gastric varices, umbilical vein (recanalized)  
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Does TIPS fix the cause of portal HTN?   No, only the symptom  
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Stenosis or obstruction of the hepatic veins are called   Budd-Chiari  
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What are the normal characteristics of the hepatic vein?   Spontaneous, pulsatile, hepatofugal, phasic, bidirectional  
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Does the IVC diameter increase or decrease with inspiration?   Decrease  
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What can cause hepatic outflow obstruction?   Hepatomegaly, Splenomegaly, Ascites, Extrinsic compression by a tummor, Thrombus in the hepatic veins or IVC  
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