Together with estrogen, progesterone: 1  Develops the uterine endometrium, or lining of the uterus, to prepare it for implantation. 2  Affects the metabolism, promoting fat deposition. 3  Maternal stores of body fat provide a reserve of energy for pregnancy and lactation. 4  Prepares breasts for lactation.
Swan-Ganz catheterization is the passing of a thin tube (catheter) into the right side of the heart and the arteries leading to the lungs. It is done to monitor the heart's function and blood flow. This test is most often done in persons who are very ill. How the Test is Performed
The flow-directed balloon-tipped pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) (also known as the Swan-Ganz or right heart catheter) was first described in the medical literature in 1970.Initially developed for the management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), it gained widespread use in the management of a variety of critical illnesses and surgical procedures ...