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
What is right heart catheterization? Right heart catheterization (also known as pulmonary artery catheterization or Swan-Ganz catheterization) is a diagnostic heart procedure used to evaluate blood flow and blood pressure. At Phoenix Heart Center, right heart catheterization may be performed through the radial artery on the wrist.