Variceal bleeding belongs to the one of the complications of portal hypertension and is a life-threatening condition. A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is indicated in case of failure of the pharmacological and endoscopic therapy, even if it is associated with complications. Stent migration to the heart, is a rare event which may cause perforation of the right cardiac chambers or damage to the tricuspid valve. However, it may not be a problem in some cases. There are two approaches to extraction - percutaneous or surgical. Leaving the stent in situ is possible, especially in polymorbid patients. Choosing an optimal approach often requires interdisciplinary cooperation.
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- ejection fraction
- end stage renal disease
- mitral valve
- aortic valve
- aortic stenosis
- ultrasound guided
- blood pressure
- newly diagnosed
- risk factors
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- oxidative stress
- left ventricular
- peritoneal dialysis
- stem cells
- minimally invasive
- coronary artery disease
- patient reported outcomes
- mesenchymal stem cells
- brain injury
- subarachnoid hemorrhage
- cell therapy
- coronary artery
- blood brain barrier
- smoking cessation