RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The jugular venous pressure revisited
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 638
OP 644
DO 10.3949/ccjm.80a.13039
VO 80
IS 10
A1 Chua Chiaco, John Michael S.
A1 Parikh, Nisha I.
A1 Fergusson, David J.
YR 2013
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/80/10/638.abstract
AB Assessment of the jugular venous pressure is often inadequately performed and undervalued. Here, we review the physiologic and anatomic basis for the jugular venous pressure, including the discrepancy between right atrial and central venous pressures. We also describe the correct method of evaluating this clinical finding and review the clinical relevance of the jugular venous pressure, especially its value in assessing the severity and response to treatment of congestive heart failure. Waveforms reflective of specific conditions are also discussed.