The Efficacy of Argon Plasma Coagulation versus Carvedilol for Treatment of Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy

Abstract

APC significantly improves IDA and decreases transfusion requirements in patients with severe PHG as compared to oral Carvedilol with small risk of adverse events. Furthermore, the combination of APC and Carvedilol unless contraindicated could have a synergistic effect in controlling severe PHG.