Peptide-based therapy in portal hypertension
Purpose of review
To summarize the use of gastrointestinal peptides in the management of portal hypertension.
Recent findings
Vasoactive peptides are commonly used in the management of acute variceal hemorrhage and hepatorenal syndrome, which are portal hypertensive complications of cirrhosis. The main vasoactive peptides that are used are somatostatin and its long-acting analogue octreotide, and vasopressin and its analogue terlipressin. Early initiation of vasoactive peptides in the management of acute variceal hemorrhage and hepatorenal syndrome is associated with improved outcomes. Octreotide is the available vasoactive peptide in the Unites States. Recent developments and ongoing clinical trials may improve our understanding of hepatorenal syndrome and influence the use of vasoactive peptides, particularly terlipressin.
Summary
Here, we review the literature on the use of vasoactive peptides in the management of acute variceal hemorrhage and hepatorenal syndrome.
Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity - Category: Endocrinology Tags: GASTROINTESTINAL HORMONES: Edited by H. Christian Weber Source Type: research
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