Sem 2 Ch 6 Gallbladder, Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder: For pts who have not bled from esophageal varices, what has been shown to reduce the risk of bleeding and bleeding related deaths?

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For pts who have not bled from esophageal varices, what has been shown to reduce the risk of bleeding and bleeding related deaths?

Lexie Rae Negron · Accepted Answer

Prophylactic treatment with nonselective beta blockers [propranolol inderal]

For pts who have not bled from esophageal varices, what has been shown to reduce the risk of bleeding and bleeding related deaths?