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2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. Hypophyseal portal system - Wikipedia

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   Hypophyseal portal system. The hypophyseal portal system is a system of blood vessels in the microcirculation at the base of the brain, connecting the hypothalamus with the anterior pituitary. Its main function is to quickly transport and exchange hormones between the hypothalamus arcuate nucleus and anterior pituitary gland.

5. 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]

6. 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 ...

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

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   The portal vein carries blood from your stomach, pancreas, and other digestive organs to your liver. Portal hypertension can be quite serious, though it’s treatable if diagnosed in time. Learn ...

8. Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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   Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a blood clot of the portal vein, also known as the hepatic portal vein. A PVT blocks the blood flow from the intestines to the liver.

9. 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 ...