2023 Fellows Courses

Interpreting Gradients

Presenter

Nathan W. Taggart, M.D., FSCAI, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Nathan W. Taggart, M.D., FSCAI, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Learning Objectives:
  1. Distinguish systolic versus diastolic and mean versus peak gradients and how to calculate and when to use them.
  2. Describe the effect of stroke volume/cardiac output on pressure gradients.
  3. Summarize technical limitations and considerations in accurately measuring and interpreting pressure gradients.
Keywords: Hemodynamic Support