GPT and esophageal varices: At enrollment the median age was 50 (range 19-82) years, 59% were men, median ALT 77 (23–1, 074) U/L, liver stiffness measurement (LSM) 18.3 (6.4-75.0) kPa (30% with LSM >25kPa), platelets 89 (17-330) G/L (80% with PLT<150 G/L), 100% CTP score A, 9% HIV-positive, 46% with esophageal varices, 12% with a history of previous ascites, 6% with active HCC, 91% on NUC.