Review Article

The End-Organ Impairment in Liver Cirrhosis: Appointments for Critical Care

Table 3

Stages of portopulmonary hypertension.

StageMPAP (mmHg)Regarding liver transplantation

Mild25–35No added risk of perioperative morbidity or mortality
Moderate35–44High risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality; considering vasodilator therapy; relative contraindication for liver transplantation
Severe>45Absolute contraindication for liver transplantation