Jugular venous waveforms Flashcards

1
Q

Large v waves

A

Tricuspid regurgitation, right heart failure, combined left and right heart failure

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2
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Rapid x and y descents

A

Constrictive pericarditis

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3
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Rapid x descent only

A

Tamponade

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4
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Large a waves

A

Tricuspid stenosis, severe pulmonary stenosis, severe right ventricular hypertrophy

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5
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Cannon a waves

A

Complete heart block, ventricular tachycardia, asynchronous ventricular pacing

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6
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Slow y descent

A

Tricuspid stenosis (delayed atrial emptying)

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7
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Tall left sided v waves

A

Severe mitral regurgitation

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8
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Large left a waves

A

mitral stenosis

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