Swan-Ganz Catheterization: Preparation & Expectations (Right Heart Catheterization, Catheterization, Right Heart)

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Swan-Ganz Catheterization

Alternate Names : Right Heart Catheterization, Catheterization, Right Heart

Swan-Ganz Catheterization | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values

What is involved in preparation for the test?

A person will receive specific instructions from his or her healthcare provider. Often, a Swan-Ganz catheter is placed during emergency situations, such as after a heart attack, when there is little time to prepare.

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Author: David T. Moran, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/20/01

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