The Phase Gate Review methodology improves project effectiveness by reviewing all stages of the project from the initial selection process through the entire process of development to the final stages of closure.
Systemic hypertension, or high blood pressure, is associated with hypertensive vascular disease and is a problem that is widespread. The term systemic distinguishes the condition from a local high blood pressure as in pulmonary (lung) or portal hypertension (hepatic portal system).
Portal hypertension is defined by a pathologic increase in the pressure of the portal venous system. This topic will review the differential diagnosis of noncirrhotic portal hypertension and will discuss in detail two of the disorders associated with noncirrhotic portal hypertension, schistosomiasis, and idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension.