Continuous vs. intermittent terlipressin infusion for portal hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis Article (Faculty180)

cited authors

  • Hassan, Mona; Merza, Nooraldin; Nawras, Yusuf; Bahbah, Eshak I; Al-Hillan, Alsadiq; Ahmed, Zohaib; ElSheref, Saad El D M; Dahiya, Du S; Dar, Sophia; Al Azzawi, Mohammed; Kobeissy, Abdallah

description

  • Portal hypertension, a major complication of chronic liver disease, often leads to life-threatening variceal bleeding, managed effectively with vasoactive drugs like terlipressin. However, the most optimal method of terlipressin administration, continuous versus intermittent infusion, remains a subject of debate, necessitating this systematic review and meta-analysis for evidence-based decision-making in managing this critical condition.

authors

publication date

  • 2023

published in

start page

  • 5001

end page

  • 5010

volume

  • 85