Cardiac Catheterization and Heart Anatomy

These flashcards cover key concepts related to cardiac catheterization and the anatomy of the heart, ensuring a comprehensive review of the material.

PA catheter common entry points include the ______ and ________ .

Right internal jugular vein and left subclavian vein.

A key sign that pressure dampening occurs is when the monitor doesn't show the normal __.

dicrotic notch.

The obstruction in the catheter can affect its __.

function.

The heart's main structure for collecting deoxygenated blood is the __.

Right atrium.

The heart valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle is the __.

tricuspid valve.

The structure that transports oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart is called __.

pulmonary veins.

The __ serves as the main artery that distributes oxygenated blood to the body.

aorta.

The left ventricle pumps blood into the __.

aorta.

The __ valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle.

bicuspid (mitral) valve.

The chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body is the __.

Right atrium.