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.