BUDD-CHIARI SYNDROME

Course overview

Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS; also known as hepatic vein obstruction, hepatic vein thrombosis, obliterative hepatocavopathy, and obliterative endophlebitis of the hepatic veins) is a rare condition of congestive hepatopathy in which the hepatic veins that carry blood away from the liver and to the heart become obstructed. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of BCS, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.