Cirrhosis is an irreversible condition. Treatment focuses on slowing the progression of liver damage and reducing the risk of further complications. Your doctor will treat any underlying medical conditions that are the cause of your cirrhosis. If liver damage progresses to liver failure, patients may be candidates for liver transplantation.
People who have hip or knee replacement surgery also use. apixaban to prevent blood clots from forming in the legs. If a blood clot in the leg breaks loose and travels to the. lungs, it can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, and even death. Doctors also prescribe apixaban to treat an existing blood. clot or to lower the chance of a recurrence.
1 Blood and blood vessel problems. 2  These include anemia, increased risk of bleeding, increased risk of blood clots or inflamed blood vessels. 3  Inflammation of the lungs and the linings of the chest cavity. 4  This can make breathing painful and increase the risk of a form of pneumonia.