What hemodynamic parameter is best useful for estimated left ventricular end-diastolic pressure?

a. CVP
b. PCWP
c. SVR
d. PVR


ANS: B
PCWP is an estimate of left atrial pressure, which reflects left ventricular end-diastolic pressure.

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