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pulmonary-capillary wedge pressure |
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pulmonary-capillary wedge pressure A key indicator of cardiac function and of intravascular and pulmonary venous volume; PCWP has been traditionally monitored in acutely ill Pts using a balloon-tipped flow-directed catheter wedged in an
arteriole of pulmonary circulation, to determine pressure in the pulmonary capillaries and left atrium Cons Invasive; may cause serious complications; PCWP can also be determined by a noninvasive procedure, the pulse-amplitude ratio How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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