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Chronic Dx includes biopsy proven cirrhosis and documented portal hypertension; past upper GI bleeding attributed to portal hypertension; prior hepatic failure; prior hepatic encephalopathy; NYHA class IV; chronic restrictive, obstructive, or vascular lung disease resulting in severe exercise restriction; documented hypoxemia or hypercapnia; secondary polycythemia; severe pulmonary hypertension (>40 mmHg); ventilator dependence; chronic hemodialysis.
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