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Vitamin K for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with acute or chronic liver diseases.

Author: Martí-CarvajalArturo J, SolàIvan

ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.
Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.
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Overview

Bleeding in the upper digestive tract is a common and serious problem for people with liver cirrhosis. While vitamin K is sometimes given to treat this bleeding, it is unclear whether it helps or harms people with acute or chronic liver disease.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is one of the most frequent causes of morbidity and mortality in the course of liver cirrhosis. Several treatments are used for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with liver diseases. One of them is vitamin K administration, but it is not known whether it ben...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004792.pub4

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Vitamin K: An Oasis in the Desert of Upper GI Bleeding

The desert of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) can be a dangerous and life-threatening journey, leaving many seeking relief. This review, like a skilled desert explorer, investigates the [potential role of vitamin K] in treating [UGIB in patients with acute or chronic liver diseases]. The researchers embark on a quest to find out if vitamin K can act as a life-saving oasis in this challenging landscape.

Seeking an Oasis

The researchers acknowledge that [vitamin K is a common treatment for UGIB], but the [evidence for its effectiveness in patients with liver disease is lacking]. This is like searching for an oasis in the desert, but finding only mirages - a glimmer of hope that may not be real. This review highlights the need for further research to [determine the true efficacy of vitamin K] in treating UGIB in patients with liver disease.

Navigating the Desert of Liver Disease

This research reminds us that [the desert of liver disease is a complex landscape], with many hidden dangers and unexpected challenges. It's like navigating a maze of sand dunes, where the path to recovery is often unclear. We must continue to study the desert of liver disease to find new and more effective treatments for patients facing this challenging condition.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

The desert of upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a dangerous and treacherous journey, and finding a safe and effective treatment can be a challenge, especially for patients with liver disease. This review reminds us that more research is needed to determine the true value of vitamin K in this setting. Like a persistent explorer, we must continue our quest for knowledge to find new and effective oases of treatment for patients facing this challenging condition.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2012-10-30
  2. Date Revised 2018-12-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

22972075

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1002/14651858.CD004792.pub4

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Languages

English

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