3.14 Pressure Waveform Interpretation

In this episode, we review central venous pressure (CVP) waveform interpretation. What is signified by the a, c, and v waves, and the x and y descents? What do giant a peaks signify? What do cannon a waves signify? What does absent a peak signify? What does a prominent v peak or merged CV peak signify? What does a diminished v peak signify? What does a merged ACV peak signify? What does a rapid y descent signify? What does a rapid x descent signify? Tune in for answers to these questions.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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