Question 98

(Multiple Choice)

The intent is to measure pulmonary wedge pressure,a procedure that requires the advancement of a catheter up to the pulmonary capillaries.The catheter is inserted into the left subclavian vein.Identify the structure that the catheter does not pass through on its way to the pulmonary capillaries.


A) Right atrium
B) Tricuspid valve
C) Pulmonic valve
D) Pulmonary veins

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