Laboratory assessment of hepatic hemodynamics.
Although the study of hepatic circulation is complicated by the dual blood supply and complex anatomy of the liver, many distinct methods are available to facilitate its study. Before embarking on an investigation of hepatic hemodynamics, the investigator must be familiar with the available methods and their applications. All methods have their own attributes and limitations. No one method is superior to the others, but, depending on the aspect of hepatic hemodynamics to be investigated, a particular methodology may yield distinct advantages.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. ngarcia@hsc.vcu.edu
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D000818:Animals; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006499:Hepatic Artery; D006801:Humans; D008102:Liver Circulation; D011169:Portal Vein