ICYMI: Can we prevent hepatic decompensation? Most likely, with nonselective beta blockers.

Evidence-Based GI: An ACG Publication and Podcast - A podcast by American College of Gastroenterology - Wednesdays

Sonali Paul, MD, MS, and Editor-in-Chief Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MScEpi discuss “Beta blockers to prevent decompensation of cirrhosis in patients with clinically significant portal hypertension (PREDESCI): a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial,” by Villanueva C, Albillos A, Genesca J, et al. Lancet [2019, Apr 20;393(10181):1597-1608]. Erratum in: Lancet [2019 Jun 22;393(10190):2492].