37. A patient received pulmonary artery catheters under fluoroscopy for both diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions. What are the normal pressures you should observe for pulmonary artery or right heart catheter?

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Answer

The normal values for pressures obtained with a pulmonary artery (PA) catheter:

Right atrium mean (CVP): 0-8 mmHg
Right ventricle systolic/diastolic: 15-25/0-8 mmHg
Pulmonary artery Systolic/Diastolic: 15-25/8-12 mmHg
Pulmonary artery (occlusive) wedge: 6-12 mmHg