The following information was obtained during the insertion of a right heart catheter
|
RA |
14 |
mm Hg |
|
RV |
105/14 |
mmHg |
|
PA |
33/18 |
mmHg |
|
PAOP |
14 |
mmHg |
|
CI |
2.4 |
L/min/m2 |
a) What dominant abnormality is indicated by the right heart catheter data?
b) List two (2) likely causes of the abnormality
a) What dominant abnormality is indicated by the right heart catheter data?
Pressure gradient between the RV and PA
b) List two (2) likely causes of the abnormality
pulmonary valve stenosis supravalvular or RVOT stenosis
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