Screen for portopulmonary hypertension, especially in liver transplant candidates.

Cleve Clin J Med · 2008

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Abstract

Pulmonary artery hypertension may develop in some patients with liver disease and portal hypertension. Although pulmonary artery hypertension may be asymptomatic in its early stages, it should be looked for especially if a patient is a candidate for liver transplantation, as it may make transplantation riskier.