Sem 2 Ch 6 Gallbladder, Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder: Retention of fluid and sodium results in increased pressure in blood vessels and lymphatic channels, resulting in portal hypertension; Ascites is thus a result of

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Retention of fluid and sodium results in increased pressure in blood vessels and lymphatic channels, resulting in portal hypertension; Ascites is thus a result of

Lexie Rae Negron · Accepted Answer

Portal Hypertension, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperaldosteronism

*Hepatic insufficiency gradually causes distention of veins in the upper part of the body including esophageal vein

Sem 2 Ch 6 Gallbladder, Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder

Retention of fluid and sodium results in increased pressure in blood vessels and lymphatic channels, resulting in portal hypertension; Ascites is thus a result of

Portal Hypertension, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperaldosteronism *Hepatic insufficiency gradually causes distention of veins in the upper part of the body including esophageal vein

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