Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a serious pulmonary vascular complication that develops in patients with chronic liver disease or portal hypertension. It is defined by a classic triad: liver dysfunction, intrapulmonary vascular dilatations (IPVDs), and impaired arterial oxygenation.
While many patients are initially asymptomatic, those who develop symptoms often experience: Download Syndrome hepatopulmonaire pdf
Increased shortness of breath when sitting or standing compared to lying flat. intrapulmonary vascular dilatations (IPVDs)