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Antecubital Vein examination to estimate JVP/CVP

In this video, the antecubital veins move between 

Below [RA +
) The exact level ... But in rare cases ... (neck is inaccessible ... Antecubital #Vein #PhysicalExam ... Video #estimate #Cardiology
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
cannon a waves are ... excludes other differentials ... #PhysicalExam # ... JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Friedreich's Sign on Neck ... findings are demonstrated ... the underlying cause ... = constrictive pericarditis ... #JVP #PhysicalExam
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... in the chest or neck ... tachycardia • Pericarditis ... bending over: AVNRT ... #Differential #
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
, and elevated JVP ... highest on my differential ... EtOH causes thiamine ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... Fingernails #Nailbed #Cardiology