Reversal of hepatorenal syndrome in cirrhotic patients with terlipressin plus albumin. First experience in Mexico

Reversal of hepatorenal syndrome in cirrhotic patients with terlipressin plus albumin. First experience in Mexico

Introduction. Type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a functional renal failure that complicates end-stage cirrhosis. The vasopressin analogue terlipressin has been associated with improved renal function in patients with type 1 HRS.Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of an infusion of terlipressin plu...

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Main Authors: Linda E. Muñoz, Eliud G. Alcalá, Paula Cordero, Manuel A. Martinez, Nathalie Y. Vázquez, Susana Galindo, Eduardo Mendoza, José J. Segura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-07-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Hepatorenal syndrome
Cirrhosis
Terlipressin
Albumin
Serum creatinine
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