Table 2.

Pathophysiological Effects of Portal Hypertension.

HPVG (mm Hg)	Clinical features	Stage of cirrhosis
1–5	Normal, non-cirrhotic	–
6–10	Compensated cirrhosis	1
>10	Compensated cirrhosis with development of varices	2
>12	Decompensated cirrhosis with ascites, variceal bleed, hepatic encephalopathy	3–4