rebleeding should be managed with a TIPS procedure. The procedure, if successful, is likely to lower mortality and improve control of ascites.4
Testing such as blood work and imaging—computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)—will be done before the procedure to see the patient’s anatomy to assess for likelihood of a successful procedure. The blood work includes a complete blood count (CBC), liver function tests, and a coagulation profile (clotting status).
How to Prepare
Location
Typically, patients have a TIPS procedure done in a hospital setting,
