Why the study?
Is a pulmonary artery catheter indicated for perioperative management during transsphenoidal resection of a hypophyseal tumor in patients with acromegalic heart disease?
Is a pulmonary artery catheter indicated for perioperative management during transsphenoidal resection of a hypophyseal tumor in patients with acromegalic heart disease?
Pulmonary artery catheterization may not be necessary for transsphenoidal resection in patients with acromegalic heart disease who have preserved physical activity (NYHA I), as less invasive monitoring can provide safe perioperative management.
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