Swan
Swan (medical term)
Swan (/swɒn/), in the medical context, refers to the Swan-Ganz catheter, a type of pulmonary artery catheterization that provides continuous measurements of pulmonary artery pressure. The term "Swan" is derived from the name of one of the inventors, Dr. Jeremy Swan.
Etymology
The term "Swan" in Swan-Ganz catheter is named after Dr. Jeremy Swan, a cardiologist who, along with Dr. William Ganz, developed the catheter in the 1970s. The term "Ganz" is derived from Dr. William Ganz's last name.
Related Terms
- Pulmonary artery catheterization: A procedure used to diagnose and manage certain cardiovascular conditions. It involves the insertion of a catheter into a pulmonary artery.
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of functions.
- Hemodynamics: The study of the forces involved in circulating blood throughout the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Swan
- Wikipedia's article - Swan
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