Resources to Support TIPS Education in Your Practice
Order printed TIPS education materials for your office or request a clinical, physician-led educational session for your portal hypertension care team.
Start the TIPS Conversation
Early discussion of TIPS as a treatment option for decompensated chronic liver disease can help patients and caregivers feel more informed and prepared. Having the right educational materials on hand makes these conversations easier and more effective for physicians and care teams.
Order these materials designed to help healthcare providers:
- Explain the benefits and considerations of available treatment options
- Describe the TIPS procedure in a clear, patient-friendly way
- Set expectations before, during, and after the procedure
- Support earlier, more effective discussions about TIPS with appropriate patients
Available resources include:
- Office wall chart explaining treatment options
- TIPS liver diagram tear pad to provide visual support for explanation of the TIPS procedure.
- Patient education brochure
- Clinical data flyer to support physician consult discussions.
Choose from a selection of helpful patient resources for your practice.
Order Printed Resources
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INDICATIONS FOR USE IN THE US: The GORE® VIATORR® TIPS Endoprosthesis is indicated for use in the de novo and revision treatment of portal hypertension and its complications such as variceal bleeding, gastropathy, ascites which recurs despite conventional treatment, and/or hepatic hydrothorax.
INDICATIONS FOR USE IN CANADA: The GORE® VIATORR® TIPS Endoprosthesis with Controlled Expansion is indicated for use in the treatment of portal hypertension and its complications such as variceal bleeding and ascites which recurs despite conventional treatment.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: There are no known contraindications for this device.