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Which type of catheter is considered a central line?

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According to medical guidelines, any catheter that terminates in a large vein close to the heart is classified as a central line. This includes several different devices, with the most common being the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and tunneled or implanted central venous catheters (CVCs).