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7.4 Cardiac catheterization, invasive imaging, and haemodynamics
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Published:November 2023
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Heart failure results in abnormal loading conditions in the heart and lungs. These altered haemodynamics induce functional and structural changes in the cardiopulmonary system. Heart catheterization plays a major role in diagnosis and treatment of heart failure, for example, in diagnosing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction or pulmonary hypertension. Whereas in-depth haemodynamic evaluation using a right heart catheter is used to establish the correct diagnosis and monitor treatment responses, left heart catheterization and coronary and structural interventions provide direct treatment approaches. Invasive haemodynamic evaluation is indicated when clinical assessment and imaging do not sufficiently explain the aetiology of heart failure. Standardized data acquisition and good procedural technique are key to achieving high diagnostic quality. Equally essential is a thorough understanding of haemodynamics for correct interpretation of pressure curves. Physicians must be adequately trained in obtaining high-quality haemodynamic measurements in order to provide an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment recommendations for the best possible patient care.
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