[…] the heart, such as a shunt from an atrial or ventricular septal defect Risks of the procedure include: Bruising around the area where the catheter was inserted Injury to the vein Puncture to the lung if the neck or chest veins are used, causing lung collapse [medlineplus.gov]

[…] disease Structural problems with the heart, such as a septal defect Risks Risks of the procedure include: Bruising around the area where the catheter was inserted Injury to the vein Puncture to the lung if the neck or chest veins are used, causing lung collapse [nicklauschildrens.org]

[…] heart, such as a shunt from an atrial or ventricular septal defect Risks Risks of the procedure include: Bruising around the area where the catheter was inserted Injury to the vein Puncture to the lung if the neck or chest veins are used, causing lung collapse [stlukes-stl.com]

Possible complications from the procedure include: lung collapse (pneumothorax) infection at the site of catheter insertion pulmonary artery perforation blood clots in the lungs irregular heartbeat Results Normal pressures reflect a normally functioning [encyclopedia.com]

First, you are given some sedative that will calm you down, but will not make you unconscious. Next, the region where the Swan Ganz catheter is supposed to be attached will be properly shaved and cleaned. [newhealthadvisor.com]

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In 2 infants, the unexpected diagnosis of cyanotic congenital heart disease was made. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Millions of Americans are living with heart disease and some of them don't even realize they have it. Heart disease is the number one cause of death; above cancer, diabetes, and injuries. [mountsinai.org]

In 2 infants, the unexpected diagnosis of cyanotic congenital heart disease was made. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 20. Kern M. Catheterization and angiography. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. [nicklauschildrens.org]

Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 19. Kern M. Catheterization and angiography. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. [stlukes-stl.com]

The book and DVD package is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cardiovascular medicine from cardiac signs and symptoms and the full range of cardiac imaging techniques through management of peripheral vascular disease and the [books.google.de]

PA injury is a feared complication after Swan-Ganz catheterization and can be fatal. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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