Increased survival and reduced complications

Data shows that earlier transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) increases survival and reduces complications compared to large-volume paracentesis plus albumin (LVP + A) in select patients having advanced liver disease with portal hypertension.1 Further, earlier TIPS showed no difference in the incidence of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) compared to LVP + A.

Earlier TIPS means:
  • 3 in 1: Consider TIPS for patients who are getting at least 3 large-volume paracenteses (LVPs) in 1 year, despite optimal medical therapy2,3
  • 72: Within 72 hours of admission after first bleeding incident for select patients with variceal bleeding1-3
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