Indication: recurrent bleeding esophageal varices, refractory ascites, refractory hepatic hydrothorax, etc.

Recent echocardiogram?

Patent portal vein on recent cross sectional imaging?

History of hepatic encephalopathy?

MELD Score: INR, bilirubin, and creatinine levels

Laboratory Values

• • INR < 1.5; Platelets > 50

  • Creatinine level