Renal and Cardiovascular Effects of Terlipressin in Patients With Cirrhosis and Ascites
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of terlipressin on myocardial
perfusion and renal function.
Hypothesis: Significant improvement of renal function reflected by: glomerular filtration
rate (GFR), renal blood flow (RBF), excretion of salt and metabolites in the urine and
related hormones and peptides in the blood. No effect on the systolic function of the heart.