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DictionarySeegradienthepatic venous pressure gradient
hepatic venous pressure gradientThe venous pressures differences in the portal vein and the inferior vena cava distal to the liver. Large pressure gradients are found in patients with liver diseases such as cirrhosis. Cirrhosis causes portal hypertension and the development of esophageal and gastric varices. See also: gradientFinancialSeeGradientAcronymsSeeHVPG |