Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
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J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · Nov 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of terlipressin on systemic, hepatic and renal hemodynamics in patients with cirrhosis.
Terlipressin has been shown to be effective in the management of hepatorenal syndrome. However, how terlipressin exerts its effect on the renal artery is unknown. The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of terlipressin on systemic, hepatic and renal hemodynamics in cirrhosis. ⋯ Terlipressin decreases hepatic and renal arterial resistance in patients with cirrhosis.