Pulmonary artery catheterization (PAC), also known as Swan-Ganz or right heart catheterization, is a procedure commonly used to measure pressures in the heart and large blood vessels, according to the American Thoracic Society. During the procedure, a balloon-tipped pulmonary artery catheter is...

A central venous catheter, also known as a CVC or central line, is a long, flexible tube similar to an intravenous (IV) line, but stays in place longer. It provides access to a person’s blood supply, allowing the patient to receive medications, fluids, or additional blood, and allowing...

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