Jvp Y Descent

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Introduction

• Steep y descent: constrictive pericarditis (also steep x descent) Slow y descent: tricuspid stenosis.

More General Terms

• jugular venous pulsation (JVP)

References

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Companion Handbook, Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1995, pg 326

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