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2. Liver, Gallbladder & Heptic Portal System Diagram | Body Maps

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   The hepatic portal system is a series of veins that carry blood from the capillaries of the stomach, intestine, spleen, and pancreas to capillaries in the liver. It is part of the body’s ...

3. Portal venous system - Wikipedia

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   In the circulatory system of vertebrates, a portal venous system occurs when a capillary bed pools into another capillary bed through veins, without first going through the heart. Both capillary beds and the blood vessels that connect them are considered part of the portal venous system. Most capillary beds drain into venules and veins which ...

4. Hepatic portal system - Wikipedia

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   Abdomen. Anatomical terminology. [ edit on Wikidata] In human anatomy, the hepatic portal system or portal venous system is the system of veins comprising the portal vein and its tributaries. The other portal venous systems in the body are the renal portal system, and the hypophyseal portal system. [1]

5. Portal Hypertension Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Tests - WebMD

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   Portal hypertension is an increase in the blood pressure within a system of veins called the portal venous system. Veins coming from the stomach, intestine, spleen, and pancreas merge into the ...

6. Portal vein - Wikipedia

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   The portal vein or hepatic portal vein ( HPV) is a blood vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen to the liver. This blood contains nutrients and toxins extracted from digested contents. Approximately 75% of total liver blood flow is through the portal vein, with the remainder coming from the ...

7. Portal Hypertension: Symptoms, Causes, and Risks - Healthline

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   Portal hypertension can be quite serious, though it’s treatable if diagnosed in time. Learn about the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment for portal hypertension.

8. What to Know About Patient Portals - WebMD

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   A patient portal is a secure website set up by a health care system, hospital, or clinic. The tools (or features) vary, depending on the portal. Patient portals can help you access medical records ...

9. Portal Vein Anatomy, Function & Definition | Body Maps

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   Portal vein. The hepatic portal vein is a vessel that moves blood from the spleen and gastrointestinal tract to the liver. It is approximately three to four inches in length and is usually formed ...