Canon A waves in a patient with AV dissociation

Occurs due to the simultaneous contraction of atria and ventricle → exaggerated RA pressure → pressure wave travels up the venous system seen as an exaggerated A wave in the JV.

Marc Soco, MD @msocoMD

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 2 years ago
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