179. A patient with chronic liver disease develops portal hypertension. What is the technical primary pathophysiological cause of portal hypertension in cirrhosis?
A.
Increased blood flow to the liver.
B.
Increased resistance to blood flow through the cirrhotic liver.
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C.
Decreased cardiac output.
D.
Increased systemic blood pressure.
📖 Additional Information
Increased blood flow to the liver.
Increased resistance to blood flow through the cirrhotic liver.
