TIPS Flashcards by Jinesa moodley

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MELD criteria

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creatinine
bilirubin
INR

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4 indications for TIPS

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acute vatical bleeding or secondary prevention
refractory hydrothorax
refractory ascites
budd chiari

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4 absolute contraindications TIPS

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severe hepatic failure
biliary sepsis
severe heart failure
pulmonary HTN

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5 relative contraindications TIPS

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cavernous transformation of portal vein
systemic infection
severe HE
biliary dilation
portal system thrombosis

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BIG COMPLICATION WORRY ABOUT WITH TIPS

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WORSENING of HE

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