au-amc MCQ (SBA): Cirrhosis with oesophageal varices

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A 52-year-old man with long-standing heavy alcohol use presents with jaundice, ascites and spider naevi. Ultrasound shows a nodular liver and portal hypertension. According to cirrhosis management guidelines, which measure is indicated for primary prevention of variceal bleeding in patients with medium-large oesophageal varices?

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