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Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt or TIPS is a procedure that uses imaging guidance to create a connection between two large veins in the liver, the portal vein and the hepatic vein. This helps blood bypass the abnormal liver so that it can return to the heart more easily. A small metal device called a stent is placed to keep the connection open. TIPS is performed to reduce the risk of internal bleeding from the stomach and esophagus in patients with cirrhosis. TIPS may also reduce the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen or lungs.

Tell your doctor if theres a possibility you are pregnant and discuss any recent illnesses, medical conditions, allergies and medications youre taking. You may be advised to stop taking aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or blood thinners several days prior to your procedure. You will likely be instructed to not ea...