Nonselective beta blockers or endoscopic band ligation (EVL) are recommended for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with esophageal varices. However, it has been found that ...

Since this risk is reduced by treatment with [beta]-blockers, Merkel et al. have evaluated nadolol in the prophylaxis of growth of small varices. Patients with cirrhosis and small esophageal ...

Background and Aims: Recent progress in the treatment of variceal bleeding might have reduced the impact of variceal bleeding on survival in patients with esophageal varices. We conducted a ...

Complications of portal hypertension include the development of esophageal varices ... patients with cirrhosis is based on the use of β-blockers with or without organic nitrates; however ...