Pre-emptive TIPS for Variceal Bleeding

Date : Tuesday, January 27, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm (EST)

Moderator:  Virginia Hernandez-Gea, MD, PhD 
Presenters:  Marika Rudler, Juan Gonzalez-Abraldes, MD, Lisa VanWagner, MD, MS, Edward W. Lee

This webinar will identify the indications, limitations, and the application of TIPS in patients with cirrhosis and variceal bleeding. It will also demonstrate the differences between rescue versus pre-emptive TIPS.  

This activity is intended for hepatologists, gastroenterologists, interventional radiologists, fellows, trainees, and others involved in management of patients with portal hypertension. 

 Learning Objectives 

Upon completion of this activity, a participant should be able to: 

-Identify the indications, limitations, and the application of TIPS in patients presenting with variceal bleeding. 

-Demonstrate the differences between rescue versus pre-emptive TIPS. 

This activity will offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.