Interpreting the data from invasive hemodynamic monitoring requires a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. Key parameters include:
- Central Venous Pressure (CVP): Reflects right ventricular preload. - Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP): Helps assess pulmonary hypertension and left heart function. - Cardiac Output (CO): Indicates the amount of blood the heart pumps per minute. - Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR): Reflects the resistance faced by blood as it flows through the systemic circulation.
These parameters are used in conjunction with clinical assessment and other diagnostic tools to guide therapeutic interventions.
