- pulmonary capillary
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Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure — The Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (abbreviated PCWP), as measured by a Swan Ganz catheter, is the pressure measured in a pulmonary artery after occlusion of that artery. Because of the large compliance of the pulmonary circulation, it… … Wikipedia
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure — pressure of blood in the left atrium of the heart, which indicates the adequacy of the pulmonary circulation. It is measured using a catheter wedged in the most distal segment of the pulmonary artery. See also Swan Ganz catheter … Medical dictionary
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure — PCWP an indirect measurement of the pressure of blood in the left atrium of the heart, which indicates the adequacy of left heart function. It is measured using a catheter wedged in the most distal segment of the pulmonary artery. See also: Swan… … The new mediacal dictionary
Pulmonary artery pressure — (PA pressure) is a measure of the blood pressure found in the pulmonary artery. Mean pulmonary arterial pressure is normally 9 18 mmHg.[1] Site Normal pressure range (in mmHg)[2] Central venous pressure 3–8 Right ventricular pressure systolic … Wikipedia
Pulmonary wedge pressure — Diagram of Pulmonary artery catheter The pulmonary capillary wedge pressure or PCWP (also called the pulmonary wedge pressure or PWP, or pulmonary artery occlusion pressure or PAOP) is the pressure measured by wedging a pulmonary catheter with an … Wikipedia
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