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Hepatopulmonary syndrome

消化内科

Common symptoms

低氧血症、紫绀、官爵银、呼吸困难、肝掌、腹水、蜘蛛痣、杵状指(趾)、气短

The pathology of disease

Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is severe end-stage liver disease complication; triad: underlying liver disease + pulmonary vasodilation + severe hypoxemia. Most common in cirrhosis.

Common Symptoms

Dyspnea; cyanosis; hypoxemia; platypnea

Causes

Liver cirrhosis; pulmonary vasodilation; V/Q mismatch.

Treatment

Oxygen; liver transplant

Prevention

Treat cirrhosis.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the hepatology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.