Oesophageal varices Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Complication of oesophageal varices
A
Portal hypertension
2
Q
What are oesophageal varices?
A
Abnormal swelling/ enlargement of a vein in oesophagus due to the blockage of blood flow to the liver
3
Q
MHRA warning for Terlipressin
A
Increased mortality risk in respiratory disorders and septic shock/sepsis in patients with heptorenal syndrome
4
Q
Treatment for suspected variceal bleeding
A
Terlipressin
Prophylactic abx- ceftriaxone to prevent peridonitis
Band ligation
5
Q
Mainstay treatment used in osopageal varices
A
Beta blocker- propanolol and carvedilol usually (Reduces blood flow to varices)
