Ischemic hepatitis; Shock liver
Hepatic ischemia is a condition in which the liver does not get enough blood or oxygen, causing injury to liver cells.
Low blood pressure from any condition can lead to hepatic ischemia. Such conditions may include:
Other causes may include:
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