Hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement
Measurement of liver vein pressure via transjugular route to assess portal hypertension severity.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
HVPG is the gold standard for portal hypertension quantification and treatment response assessment.
Procedure
Balloon catheter via jugular vein to hepatic vein. Pressures measured with balloon inflated and deflated. Duration: 20-30 minutes.
Risks
Minimal (cervical hematoma, transient arrhythmia).
Recovery
Same-day discharge.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne