Which of the following is the hemodynamic measurement that is indicative of a patient with right heart failure?
A) Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) = 12 mm Hg
B) Central venous pressure (CVP) = 16 mm Hg
C) Pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) = 35/15 mm Hg
D) Mean arterial pressure (MAP) = 80 mm Hg

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The normal range for pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)is 5-12 mm Hg,for central venous pressure (CVP)2-6 mm Hg,for pulmonary artery pressure (PAP)15-35/5-15 mm Hg,and for mean arterial pressure (MAP)70-100 mm Hg.Right heart failure causes the CVP to increase significantly.Answer B shows a CVP that is greatly increased and is therefore indicative of right heart failure.

Which of the Following Is the Hemodynamic Measurement That Is