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Carvedilol vs Propranolol in Reducing Portal Hypertension in Patients With Cirrhosis
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The following is a summary of “Comparison of Carvedilol and Propranolol in Reducing the Portal Vein Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” published in the November 2024 issue of Gastroenterology by Hu et al. Elevated portal vein pressure (PVP) above 10...
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