Medical Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome - AASLD
Medical Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome - AASLD
Medical Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome - AASLD
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Cirrhosis Evolves Clinically FromCompensated to DecompensatedStage• Compensated cirrhosis• Cirrhosis without complications• Median survival >12 years• Decompensated cirrhosis• Cirrhosis with complications: ascites(± HRS), variceal hemorrhage, jaundice, orencephalopathy• Annual rate <strong>of</strong> decompensation <strong>of</strong> 4-5%• Median survival ~1.5 yearsD'Amico G, et al. J Hepatol. 2006;44:217–231.