Hepatic Cirrhosis Associated with Arterial Pulmonary Hypertension

Authors

  • Dan Radulescu 5th Medical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Caius Duncea 5th Medical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Valer Donca 5th Medical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Keywords:

Hepatic cirrhosis, portal hypertension, arterial pulmonary hypertension

Abstract

The association between hepatic cirrhosis and arterial pulmonary hypertension is mentioned in the literature. The authors report the case of a patient with hepatic cirrhosis, who developed in time an arterial pulmonary hypertension with a fatal outcome. They discuss the pathogenesis of arterial pulmonary hypertension in patients with hepatic diseases, and the therapeutic options in these patients.

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Published

2004-12-01

How to Cite

1.
Radulescu D, Duncea C, Donca V. Hepatic Cirrhosis Associated with Arterial Pulmonary Hypertension. JGLD [Internet]. 2004 Dec. 1 [cited 2025 Jul. 15];13(4):341-3. Available from: https://jgld.ro/jgld/index.php/jgld/article/view/2004.4.12

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 4: December 2004

Section

Case Reports