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Hepatorenal syndrome: Progressive renal failure KEY POINTS ■ The main driving force behind the development of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is portal hypertension, and the key event is linked to splanchnic arterial vasodilation. ■ Therapy should be geared toward increasing intravascular volume, as the underlying issue appears related to depletion of effective circulating volume depletion (third…