Invasive cardiovascular testing in chronic congestive heart failure.
The complexity of the congestive heart failure syndrome often calls for a complete evaluation of the patient's cardiovascular status. Determination of the cause, detection, and grading of surgically treatable lesions, assessment of diastolic dysfunction, and development of a therapeutic plan generally require diagnostic cardiac catheterization and/or placement of a flow-directed pulmonary artery catheter. Each procedure has its value and its limitations.
Haas
G J
GJ
Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus.
Leier
C V
CV
D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006334:Heart Function Tests / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013815:Thermodilution