Posts by Juan Jose Gonzalez

Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis secondary to hemodynamic changes that cause systemic and splenic vasodilation as result of increased nitric oxide. The presence of ascites is associated...

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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has become a standard procedure for the treatment of portal hypertension complications. The most common indications include refractory ascites and...

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD) is caused by mutations in the SERPINA1 gene, which leads to decreased levels of alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1A), resulting in both lung and liver disease. The...