R + LH Catheterization

Question 1

the right heart can be catheterized via a peripheral ? (usually ?)
the left heart can be catheterized via a peripheral ? (usually ?)

Answer 1

vein femoral

artery femoral

Question 2

This allows measurement of chamber ?
? contrast also can be injected in the heart to ass ? of blood across ?
? samples can also be taken to measure ? of metabolites (?) and show oxygenation, used to assess for ? and ischaemia

Answer 2

pressures
radiopaque
movement
across
blood
conc
lactate
shunts

Question 3

cardiac catheterization is generally only indicated if the Dx is ? after ?

Answer 3

uncertain

echo