New technique for right heart catheterization using a Mullins' sheath.

Authors :: Tascón Pérez JC
Delgado Jiménez JF
Gomez Pajuelo C
Albarran Gonzalez A
Llovet Verdugo A
Kabbani Z
Dussac JA
Source :: Catheterization and cardiovascular diagnosis [Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn] 1993 Mar; Vol. 28 (3), pp. 260-2.
Publication Year :: 1993
Abstract: A new technique for right heart catheterization using a Mullins' sheath is described. This device allows a Swan-Ganz catheter to reach pulmonary artery position easily and permits simultaneous pressure recordings in right heart chambers, thus avoiding a double venous puncture and two catheters. This new technique, its indications, and our experience in 29 patients are described. It is most useful in patients with severe pulmonary hypertension and in those conditions in which accurate right heart pressure measurements are needed.