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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
abrupt rise in RA pressure ... are enough to diagnose ... the case as Typical ... #PhysicalExam # ... JVP #Cardiology
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
Giant A waves caused ... found to have elevated ... you see in the venous ... the underlying diagnosis ... #Neck #PhysicalExam
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Typically the JVP ... sucks in" blood from ... Kussmauls #Sign #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #differential #causes
RA/CVP Waveform Interpretation

Central venous pressure (CVP) or right atrial pressure (RAP) waveform tracings can often times
Interpretation Central venous ... pressure (CVP) ... “cannon waves” caused ... Interpretation #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #Venous
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
PND, wide pulse pressure ... 100 mm Hg), and elevated ... JVP. ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam #