Right Heart Catheterization Hemodynamic Profile

Interpret hemodynamic profiles from pulmonary artery (Swan-Ganz) catheterization. Warm-Wet (high PCWP, normal CI): decompensated HF without shock. Cold-Wet (high PCWP, low CI): cardiogenic shock. Cold-Dry (normal/low PCWP, low CI): hypovolemia or RV failure. Warm-Dry (normal PCWP, normal CI): compensated.

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Clinical Guidance

BMI is a screening measure of body size, not a direct measure of body fat. The standard WHO categories are underweight (<18.5), normal (18.5–24.9), overweight (25–29.9), and obese (≥30).

BMI can overestimate body fat in athletes with high muscle mass and underestimate it in older adults with low muscle mass. Interpret it alongside waist circumference and clinical context rather than as a standalone diagnosis.

⚕ Clinical Disclaimer: These calculators are for educational and reference purposes only. Always verify results with qualified clinical judgment and current clinical guidelines. Do not use as a sole basis for medical decisions.
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How It Works

Interpret hemodynamic profiles from pulmonary artery (Swan-Ganz) catheterization. Warm-Wet (high PCWP, normal CI): decompensated HF without shock. Cold-Wet (high PCWP, low CI): cardiogenic shock. Cold-Dry (normal/low PCWP, low CI): hypovolemia or RV failure. Warm-Dry (normal PCWP, normal CI): compensated

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Pulmonary artery catheterization — The pulmonary artery catheterization recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the right heart cath profiles result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the pulmonary artery catheterization for the scenario you are assessing. Interpret hemodynamic profiles from pulmonary artery (Swan-Ganz) catheterization. Warm-Wet (high PCWP, normal CI): decompensated HF without shock. Cold-Wet (high PCWP, low CI): cardiogenic shock. Cold-Dry (normal/low PCWP, low CI): hypovolemia or RV failure. Warm-Dry (normal PCWP, normal CI): compensated. Use the right heart cath profiles result to inform your calculation.

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