Cirrhosis complications: keeping them under control

J Fam Pract. 2015 Jun;64(6):338-42.

Abstract

Ascites, variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatorenal syndrome are among the complications you are likely to encounter when caring for a patient with cirrhosis. This resource can help you refine your care.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Ascites / etiology
  • Ascites / prevention & control
  • Diuretics / therapeutic use
  • Furosemide / therapeutic use
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / prevention & control
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / etiology
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications*
  • Liver Cirrhosis / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Prognosis
  • Propranolol / therapeutic use
  • Spironolactone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Diuretics
  • Spironolactone
  • Furosemide
  • Propranolol