Spleen stiffness measurement for assessing the response to β-blockers therapy for high-risk esophageal varices patients

ConclusionsSSM could be a reliable non-invasive test for the assessment of hemodynamic response to NSBB therapy as primary prophylaxis for HRV. Similar to HVPG, SSM reduction  ≥ 10% is able to assess hemodynamic response.Graphic abstract
Source: Hepatology International - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research