'''Vascular abnormalities''' are also associated with cirrhosis. Anastomoses occur between the hepatic portal vein and systemic vasculature due to increased portal pressure. Additionally, [[Portosystemic Shunt|vascular shunts]] can result within regenerative nodules, either between central and portal veins, or between hepatic arteries and central veins. | '''Vascular abnormalities''' are also associated with cirrhosis. Anastomoses occur between the hepatic portal vein and systemic vasculature due to increased portal pressure. Additionally, [[Portosystemic Shunt|vascular shunts]] can result within regenerative nodules, either between central and portal veins, or between hepatic arteries and central veins. |