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portal hypertension

/ˈpɔːrtəl ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/

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/ˈpɔːrtəl ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномально высоким кровяным давлением в системе воротной вены, которая переносит кровь от органов пищеварения к печени, часто вызванное циррозом печени или другими заболеваниями печени.

A medical condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the portal vein system, which carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver, often caused by liver cirrhosis or other liver diseases.

  1. Increased blood pressure in portal veinC2formal

    A medical condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the portal venous system, which carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver.

    ruПовышенное кровяное давление в воротной вене

    • Cirrhosis of the liver is a common cause of portal hypertension.
    • The patient was diagnosed with portal hypertension after an ultrasound.
    • Portal hypertension can lead to serious complications like variceal bleeding.