Central venous procedures--traditionally the domain of surgeons and anesthesiologists--increasingly are being performed by radiologists, according to a Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study ...

The central venous pressure (CVP) is frequently used to guide fluid management. Indeed, two surveys of European intensivists/anesthesiologists reported that over 90% ...

Central venous catheters (CVCs) help deliver medication, fluids, blood, or nutrition. They can also be useful for monitoring and performing certain tests and procedures. Placing CVCs or central lines ...

LAS VEGAS — Patients with elevated central venous pressure shortly after implantation with a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device were at increased risk for gastrointestinal bleeding in a ...