Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: Individuals of both sexes aged 18 years or over; Subjects diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. Subjects who have undergone hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement to assess portal hypertension, and/or show indirect clinical signs of significant portal hypertension, such as oesophageal varices or porto-systemic collateral circulation. Cirrhotic subjects who must undergo contrast-enhanced ultrasound as part of regular hepatological follow-up. Subjects who have given their informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Subjects aged under 18 years; Subjects with cholestatic disease Subjects diagnosed with clinically significant portal hypertension of non-cirrhotic aetiology. Subjects diagnosed with ascites Subjects diagnosed with splanchnic thrombosis Subjects presenting with spleno-portal flow reversal Subjects who are allergic to ultrasound contrast media Subjects who have not given their informed consent.