Swan-Ganz Catheter | Cedars-Sinai

Dr. Jeremy Swan (d.2005) discusses his inspiration for the Swan-Ganz Catheter after seeing a sail boat spinnaker and realizing its application with the flexible catheter.

Initially developed for the management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), the Swan-Ganz catheter has gained widespread application in the management of a variety of critical illnesses and surgical procedures.

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