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Pulmonary Artery Catheterization

Philip E. Lowman

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Abstract For years, the pulmonary artery catheter (PAC, better known as Swan-Ganz catheter) has been used largely to estimate and optimize hemodynamics according to the wedge pressure of the pulmonary artery. Its use dramatically declined after reports of complications and increased costs without benefit to patients. In the absence of reliable noninvasive devices, the catheter is used in severe cases and in cardiac surgery intensive care units.

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Abstract For years, the pulmonary artery catheter (PAC, better known as Swan-Ganz catheter) has been used largely to estimate and optimize hemodynamics according to the wedge pressure of the pulmonary artery. Its use dramatically declined after reports of complications and increased costs without benefit to patients. In the absence of reliable noninvasive devices, the catheter is used in severe cases and in cardiac surgery intensive care units.

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Abstract For years, the pulmonary artery catheter (PAC, better known as Swan-Ganz catheter) has been used largely to estimate and optimize hemodynamics according to the wedge pressure of the pulmonary artery. Its use dramatically declined after reports of complications and increased costs without benefit to patients. In the absence of reliable noninvasive devices, the catheter is used in severe cases and in cardiac surgery intensive care units.

Key concepts: Pulmonary wedge pressure, Pulmonary artery catheter, Pulmonary artery, Medicine, Catheter, Cardiac catheterization, Hemodynamics, Intensive care

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