The definition of Right heart catheterisation

Method by which the pressure in the pulmonary arteries and the right side of the heart can be measured directly by passing a catheter through a vein to reach the right heart and vessels. Routinely used as means of diagnosing and assessing PAH.

Please refer to How is PAH diagnosed  where this term is mentioned.

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