Procedure
Right Heart Catheterization
A one-page care plan for patients having Right Heart Catheterization, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this test measures pressures in my heart and lungs
- I understand it helps diagnose heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, or fluid problems
- I follow instructions about eating, drinking, and medicines before the procedure
- I take or hold medicines exactly as told (diuretics, blood thinners, others)
- I tell my care team about bleeding risks, infections, or allergies
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
3 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Right Heart Catheterization is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.