Poal hypeension is said to be present if poal venous pressure is more than: March 2010
Ans. C: 10-12 mm HgNormal poal pressure is generally defined between 5 and 10 mm Hg.Poal hypeension results when the poal pressure rises to 12 mm Hg or greater and complications can arise, such as varices and ascites.Many conditions are associated with poal hypeension, of which cirrhosis is the most common cause
3-5 mm Hg
5-8 mm Hg
10-12 mm Hg
15-20 mm Hg