A Novel, Noninvasive Marker for Portal Hypertension in Cirrhosis?

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A Novel, Noninvasive Marker for Portal Hypertension in Cirrhosis?

Portal hypertension (hepatic venous pressure gradient [HVPG] 10 mm Hg) in patients with cirrhosis is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Measurement of HVPG is expensive, invasive, and typically available only in specialized centers. Now, researchers have explored whether von Willebrand factor antigen (vWF-Ag) is a useful alternative indicator of portal hypertension.

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