Controversies in Management of Patients with Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension

Nov 17 2024
Convention Center: Room 24
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

World Class Speakers

Juan Abraldes, MD
Presenter

Juan Abraldes, MD

University of Alberta
Virginia Hernandez-Gea, MD, PhD
Presenter

Virginia Hernandez-Gea, MD, PhD

Hospital Clinic Barcelona
Jonathan G Stine, MD, MSc
Presenter

Jonathan G Stine, MD, MSc

Pennsylvania State University
Atoosa Rabiee, MD
Moderator

Atoosa Rabiee, MD

Washington DC VA Medical Center
Patrick Northup, MD, FAASLD
Moderator

Patrick Northup, MD, FAASLD

NYU Transplant Institute

Description

This session will provide participants with an opportunity to discuss changes in portal hypertension management, including controversies, and to ask their questions in an open forum that will include expert faculty.

Presentations

3:45 PM - 4:05 PM
Nov 17 2024
San Diego, CA

Case based discussion: Use of preemptive TIPS in variceal GIB in high-risk patients

Juan Abraldes, MD, Presenter
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
Nov 17 2024
San Diego, CA

Case based discussion: Role of NSBB in prevention of bleeding in patients undergoing systemic chemotherapy with atezo+Bev

Virginia Hernandez-Gea, MD, PhD, Presenter
4:25 PM - 4:45 PM
Nov 17 2024
San Diego, CA

Case based discussion: Use of NSBB in special patient populations with cirrhosis and CSPH to prevent decompensation

Jonathan G Stine, MD, MSc, Presenter

Objectives

  • Outline controversies in management of portal hypertension, including issues related to ascites and varices
  • Explore management-based questions regarding portal hypertension through discussion with subject matter experts