1
Q
TIPs procedure
A
Some blood Bypasses the liver to decrease portal hypertension
2
Q
Tips benefit
A
Decreases portal hypertension
Decreased bleeding from varacies
But causes increase in waste in blood
3
Q
Why does tips predispose a patient to hepatic encephalopathy
A
By passing some of the blood to the liver causes toxins to not be filtered out
KCSU17 Patho/Pharm Submodule 2
flashcards
Decks in class (14)
# Cards
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Renal Physiology69
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Tips3
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Urologic and Renal Disorders85
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Cardio Objectives80
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Pulmonary Disease Objectives76
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Pulmonary Disease Medications23
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Cardio Pharm -- MI24
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Cardio Pharm -- Arrhythmia22
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Cardio Pharm - Heart Failure36
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Cardio Pharm- HTN26
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CardioPharm Vascular Disorders7
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Cardio-Pharm Shock6
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GI116
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GI 6/12/1787
