Primary prevention of variceal haemorrhage: a pharmacological approach

J Hepatol. 2010 Jun;52(6):946-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2010.02.015. Epub 2010 Mar 24.

Authors

Andrew K Burroughs¹, Emmanuel A Tsochatzis, Christos Triantos

Affiliation

¹ The Royal Free Sheila Sherlock Liver Centre and University Division of Surgery, UCL, and Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2QG, UK. andrew.burroughs@royalfree.nhs.uk

PMID: 20400198
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2010.02.015

No abstract available

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use*
Esophageal and Gastric Varices / complications
Esophageal and Gastric Varices / drug therapy*
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / drug therapy*
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / prevention & control*
Humans

Substances

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists