-blockers delay variceal growth and bleeding
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Esophageal varices, resulting from portal hypertension, are a significant complication of liver cirrhosis. As varices become larger, there is increased risk of rupture with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Since this risk is reduced by treatment with [beta]-blockers, Merkel et al. have evaluated nadolol in the prophylaxis of growth of small varices.
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