Risk factors for portal vein thrombosis or venous thromboembolism in a large cohort of hospitalized cirrhotic patients

ConclusionsLiver disease complications related to portal hypertension, HCC or other tumors, diabetes, acute illnesses (i.e. infections, cardiac/pulmonary insufficiency, acute myocardial infarction/stroke) and abdominal interventions are associated with increased risk of PVT or VTE in hospitalized cirrhotic patients, and should be considered to define personalized preemptive  approaches.
Source: Internal and Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research