Hemodynamic Features of Doppler Ultrasonography in Patients With Portal Hypertension

Abstract

The HAPI, LVI, and HBI are indicative indices in patients with PHT, suggesting that color Doppler ultrasonography can be used as a noninvasive evaluation method for PHT degree. The changes in the HAPI, LVI, and HBI that accompany the increase in portal pressure can reflect hepatic resistance and hepatic artery buffer capacity accurately.