Once right and/or left heart catheterization is complete, MRI-compatible catheters (Wedge catheter, Arrow, PA, USA) are left in place for continuous hemodynamic pressure monitoring …

Jan 2, 2003 · A randomized trial suggests that pulmonary-artery catheters may be more harmful than helpful, and that we should avoid overzealous embracing of technology.

Dec 4, 2015 · Further research is needed to understand why use increased "in a patient population where current clinical-trial evidence and current guidelines do not suggest benefit," …

A physician assistant-led recovery model for heart allograft shows similar clinical outcomes in patients undergoing transplant as in a physician-led recovery.

In a recent trial, the routine perioperative use of pulmonary-artery (PA) catheters did not benefit high-risk surgical patients.

Dec 17, 2025 · Leisure-time physical activity appears to protect against advanced fibrosis in patients with MASLD and MetALD, a new study shows.

Jan 26, 2011 · Replacing heparin with rt-PA once a week as a locking solution in central venous catheters reduces the incidence of catheter malfunction and bacteremia compared with a …

Apr 25, 2025 · Often seen as an option of last resort for ventricular tachycardia, new research suggests catheter ablation could have a place as first-line treatment.

Aug 17, 2005 · The nurse must wear sterile gloves and pull the catheter out onto a sterile field, in case it becomes stuck and must be temporarily redressed. The nurse maintains the patient's …

Sep 17, 2019 · Some patients in cardiogenic shock may transition from IV vasoactive agents to sacubitril/valsartan without going hypotensive, suggests a small case series; PA-pressure …