Right heart catheterization using antecubital venous access: Feasibility, safety and adoption rate in a tertiary center

To determine feasibility, safety, and adoption rates of right heart catheterization (RHC) using antecubital venous access (AVA) as compared to using the traditional approach of proximal venous access (PVA).

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