Right atrial line
Last revised by Tom Foster on 27 Jul 2022
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Sheikh Y, Foster T, Knipe H, Right atrial line. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-48903
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30 Oct 2016,
Yusra Sheikh ◉
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27 Jul 2022,
Tom Foster ◉
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The right atrial (RA) line monitors RA pressure and is indicative of right ventricular function, preload and afterload. The RA line enters the right atrium through the right atrial appendage, and always exits the right side of the chest medial to the left atrial line. It is typically a double lumen catheter. The normal right atrial values are 1-7 mmHg.
References
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