HEPATOPULMONARY SYNDROME

Course overview

Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a clinical condition characterized by hypoxemia, microvascular dilations within the pulmonary circulation, and pulmonary arteriovenous malformations in persons with advanced liver disease, mainly caused by cirrhosis and portal hypertension. About 5−32% of patients with liver cirrhosis have clinical features of HPS. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of HPS, its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment for patients 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.