2018
Esophageal Varices
Jakab S, Garcia-Tsao G. Esophageal Varices. 2018, 195-208. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-98506-0_15.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsVariceal hemorrhageEsophageal varicesComplications of cirrhosisEsophageal variceal hemorrhageScreening/surveillanceSecondary prophylaxisVariceal bleedingLiver diseaseTreatment optionsCurrent recommendationsHigh riskCirrhosisPrevention strategiesVaricesComplicationsHemorrhagePatientsProphylaxisBleedingMortalityDiseaseEVHProgressionSeverity
2001
Propranolol for the prevention of first esophageal variceal hemorrhage: A lifetime commitment?
Abraczinskas D, Ookubo R, Grace N, Groszmann R, Bosch J, Garcia‐Tsao G, Richardson C, Matloff D, Rodés J, Conn H. Propranolol for the prevention of first esophageal variceal hemorrhage: A lifetime commitment? Hepatology 2001, 34: 1096-1102. PMID: 11731997, DOI: 10.1053/jhep.2001.29305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVariceal hemorrhageBeta blockersVariceal bleedingPrimary preventionFirst esophageal variceal hemorrhageWithdrawal of propranololOutcomes of patientsPlacebo-controlled trialEsophageal variceal hemorrhageGroup of patientsOriginal study populationUntreated populationBlocker therapyIndefinite administrationPlacebo groupPortal hypertensionProphylactic therapyProspective studyCumulative survivalProtective effectStudy populationHemorrhagePatientsPropranololBlockers