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Right heart catheterization in idiopathic pulmonary hypertension: An all-inclusive necessity

Groups and Associations Srilakshmi M Adhyapak , Abhilash Konda , Thirumal K T , Shivakumar , Kiron Varghese
Curr Probl Cardiol 2024

The gold standard for diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension is right heart catheterization. This procedure requires considerable expertise and has its own procedure related complications. If not done properly, it can lead to misinterpretations of its findings. We have highlighted the procedural technique and major pitfalls in the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension.