Clinical Trial: To Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Carvedilol With or Without Simvastatin in Patients With Portal Hypertension and Esophageal Varices.

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: A Prospective Randomized Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Carvedilol With or Without Simvastatin in Patients With Portal Hypertension and Esophageal Varices

Brief Summary: After successful screening of patients based on inclusion criteria, we will measure the baseline Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient. At day 1 patients will undergo complete blood investigation including complete haemogram, kidney function test, liver function test, prothrombin time, AFP (Alfa Feto Protein) level, chest x ray, ultrasonography, fibroscan. Routine complete physical examination will be done.