Interpreting Right Heart Catheterizations Always interpret a RHC based on the indication for getting the test. This is an interpretation for suspicion of pulmonary hypertension 1. Does the patient have pulmonary hypertension? (PA mean > 20 mmHg_ 2. What is the hemodynamic profile? (Pre-capillary, Post-capillary, Combined) 3. What is the cardiac output? 4. How severe is the pulmonary hypertension? 5. What are the filling pressures? 6. Are the readings accurate? 7. Were any maneuvers performed? By @PulmPEEPs #Right #Heart #Catheterization #RHC #diagnosis #pulmonary #hypertension #cardiology
