Definition of composite primary outcome (all-cause decompensation) | |
• Variceal haemorrhage (VH) | |
• New or worsening ascites | |
• New or worsening hepatic encephalopathy | |
• Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis | |
• Hepatorenal syndrome | |
• Increase in Child–Pugh grade by 1 grade or increase MELD score by 5 points | |
• Liver-related mortality |