The Mechanisms behind Thrombocytopenia in Patients with Portal Hypertension and Chronic Liver Disease (IMAGE)
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Thrombocytopenia in chronic liver disease arises from a variety of factors related to liver disease etiology, progression, and treatment. It is common in patients with cirrhosis and is a distinctive sign of portal hypertension. The appropriate management of thrombocytopenia and portal hypertension is an area of ongoing research with major implications for patient care.
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Nahum Méndez-Sánchez
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