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Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Kussmaul's Sign ... Kussmaul's sign ... Kussmaul's sign ... #Sign #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram

Patient was referred to cardiology for evaluation of dyspnea. JVP was enough to
Pericarditis on Echocardiogram ... JVP was enough to ... diagnose CP, prominent ... y descent and Kussmaul ... ’s sign were there
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
because she also has Kussmaul's ... sign, causing the ... have elevated JVP ... the underlying diagnosis ... #Neck #PhysicalExam
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
are enough to diagnose ... sign! ... #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
100/82, HR 74, JVP ... 15 cm ASA, Kussmaul's ... sign, marked pedal ... edema, and clear lungs ... expiration not meeting diagnostic