Which data in a patient undergoing pulmonary heart catheterization confirms a diagnosis of systolic heart failure?
A) Decreased right atrial pressure
B) Elevated pulmonary artery wedge pressure
C) Increased cardiac index
D) Decreased pulmonary artery pressure

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Elevated pulmonary artery wedge pressure indicates increased left atrial pressure, which is consistent with systolic heart failure due to impaired left ventricular function.

Which Data in a Patient Undergoing Pulmonary Heart Catheterization Confirms