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Is hepatopulmonary syndrome easily treatable?
Query: Hello doctor, What is hepatopulmonary syndrome? How long does a patient with hepatopulmonary syndrome last if not treated? Do patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome get treated easily? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hepatopulmonary syndrome is a syndrome of shortness of breath associated with hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood of arteries). This is caused by vasodilation of blood vessels in the lungs in patients with liver disease. If liver tra... Read Full »