Carvedilol is a nonselective β-blocker that has weak vasodilating properties owing to alpha-1 blockade, and has never been tested for the primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding. In hemodynamic ...

Nonselective beta blockers or endoscopic band ligation (EVL) are recommended for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with esophageal varices. However, it has been found that ...

The optimal treatment strategy for gastric variceal hemorrhage is controversial. Both interventional radiology and endoscopic therapies require a high level of clinical expertise. Which type of ...

Patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) receiving atezolizumab-bevacizumab treatment were more likely to experience variceal bleeding if they had a low platelet count, main portal ...