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Demographics for cirrhosis patients admitted with and without acute variceal bleeding (AVB) between April 2001 and March 2002
| Characteristics | With AVB, n=81 | Without AVB, n=143 |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years (mean ± SD) | 53.1±13.3 | 55.0±13.7 |
| Men, % | 47 | 54 |
| Etiology, % | ||
| Alcohol | 54 | 54 |
| Viral hepatitis | 9 | 12 |
| Viral and alcohol | 11 | 10 |
| Autoimmune | 14 | 14 |
| MELD score, median (range) | 14 (6–35) | 13 (6–34) |
MELD Model for end-stage liver disease
