2010•Humana Press eBooksRequires access
Physiology of the Splanchnic and Hepatic Circulations
Gautam Mehta, Juan Carlos García‐Pagán, Jaime Bosch
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Abstract
The splanchnic and hepatic circulations account for over a quarter of cardiac output and are highly specialized to meet the demands of these complex and complementary organs. The hepatic circulation is fundamental to liver function, and the splanchnic circulation participates in the control of systemic hemodynamics as well as perfusion of the intestine.