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Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... infarction, massive PE, tricuspid ... stenosis, and severe TR ... #physicalexam # ... #differential #causes
RA/CVP Waveform Interpretation

Central venous pressure (CVP) or right atrial pressure (RAP) waveform tracings can often times
ventricle (RV), tricuspid ... “cannon waves” caused ... , third degree block ... wave with mitral regurgitation ... Interpretation #Diagnosis
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
other obvious causes ... Transthoracic echocardiogram ... PPHTN • Peak tricuspid ... regurgitation velocity ... m/s • Other signs