Why the study?
Does an 800 kcal liquid meal alter splanchnic and systemic hemodynamics differently in patients with cirrhosis compared to normal controls?
Population
36 patients total: 24 patients with cirrhosis, 6 patients with cirrhosis, and 6 patients with normal hepatic…
Comparison
800 kcal liquid test meal vs Calorie-free equivolumic electrolyte solution…
Design
Other
Follow-up
60 minutes
Authors
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Cirrhotic patients may need earlier postprandial hemodynamic assessment; leaves open whether this reactivity affects outcomes or warrants intervention.
Does an 800 kcal liquid meal alter splanchnic and systemic hemodynamics differently in patients with cirrhosis compared to normal controls?
Patients with cirrhosis exhibit a precocious vasoactive reactivity in the splanchnic circulation in response to a meal compared to normal individuals.
Lee et al. (1988) studied this question.
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