High SVR
A 73-ycar-old woman is in the critical care unit with the diagnosis of HF. She presently is alert and oriented but complains of severe shortness of breath. Her pulse oximeter reveals a value of 89% on afraction ofinspired oxygen content (Fiai) of 50% via a high-humidity face mask. She has craclcles throughout both lung fidds and has 3+ pitting edema of both lower legs. She has a PA catheter inserted to aid in the interpretation of the situation. The following data are available:
What are signs and aymptoms of heart failure in thi1 patient?
Which hemodynamic parameter• are ah normal?
What are the prioritin of treatment in this patient?
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