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Right heart catheterization: Difference between revisions
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When there is no obstruction between left atrium and left ventricle: PCWP = LA pressure = LVEDP. | When there is no obstruction between left atrium and left ventricle: PCWP = LA pressure = LVEDP. | ||
A true wedge pressure can be measured only in the absence of flow”, meaning with a vessel closed for flow by a balloon. | A true wedge pressure can be measured only in the absence of flow”, meaning with a vessel closed for flow by a balloon. | ||
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Normally PCWP equals LAP equals LVEDP. | Normally PCWP equals LAP equals LVEDP. | ||