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1. Jugular Vein Distention (JVD): Causes and Treatments - Verywell …
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/jvd-causes-5185667
Description: WEBFeb 1, 2024 · Jugular vein distention (JVD) is a bulging of large veins that run down the side of your neck. JVD can cause a vein to "stick out," because blood is backing up in the heart or the vein that carries oxygen-depleted blood from the body back to it.
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2. Jugular vein distention (JVD): Causes, risk factors, and diagnosis
Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320320
Description: WEBNov 16, 2023 · Jugular vein distention is when the vein on the right side of the neck enlarges and appears as a bulge running down the side of a person’s neck. It usually indicates heart failure.
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3. Jugular Vein Distention: Symptoms and Causes - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23149-jugular-vein-distention
Description: WEBIf you have jugular vein distention and low blood pressure, this is a sign of life-threatening conditions like: Cardiac tamponade. Collapsed lung (tension pneumothorax). Pulmonary embolism. Some of the other possible causes of jugular vein distension include the following: Heart failure. Pulmonary hypertension.
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4. JVD: What Is Jugular Vein Distention and How Is It Assessed? - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/jvd
Description: WEBJun 22, 2017 · JVD is a symptom of several different cardiovascular problems. Some of them can be life-threatening. Contact your doctor right away if you have JVD.
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5. Jugular Vein Distention: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Healthgrades
Link: https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/vascular-conditions/jugular-vein-distention
Description: WEBMay 24, 2022 · Summary. Jugular vein distention (JVD) is a condition in which increased pressure causes your jugular vein to bulge. The jugular veins on either side of your neck carry blood back to your heart from your head. JVD can indicate several cardiovascular issues, including heart failure, high blood pressure, and fluid …
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6. Jugular Venous Distention - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553098/
Description: WEBJul 25, 2023 · Jugular venous pressure measurement is a part of the cardiovascular examination, although its utility varies among the examiner and clinical setting. Its most common use is to estimate the right atrial pressure, especially in patients with heart failure, and also to measure the response to diuretic therapy.
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7. Jugular Veins: Anatomy and Function - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23148-jugular-vein
Description: WEBJugular Vein. The jugular veins include three pairs of veins in your neck. The three pairs are the interior, exterior and anterior veins. These veins are important because they return blood from your brain back toward your heart. They can help with diagnosing many different medical conditions. They also offer easy access for intravenous (IV) lines.
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8. Examination of the jugular venous pulse - UpToDate
Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/examination-of-the-jugular-venous-pulse
Description: WEBJan 16, 2024 · Inspection of the jugular veins enables visible evaluation of central venous pressures which reflect volume in the central venous reservoir. The central veins are thin walled, distensible reservoirs and conduits of blood in continuity with the right atrium. The volume in this venous reservoir is determined by the inflow from venous return from ...
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9. Neck Vein Exam | JVP Measurement - Stanford Medicine 25
Link: https://stanfordmedicine25.stanford.edu/the25/neck-exam-jugular-venous-pressure-measurement.html
Description: WEBNeck Vein Examination & Wave Forms. The jugular venous exam is an important aspect of assessing a patient's volume status, especially in patients with heart failure, liver failure and kidney failure. Both elevation of the neck veins and the variations of the neck vein waveforms share valuable information about a patient's diagnosis.
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10. Jugular Venous Distention | Treatment & Management | Point of …
Link: https://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/23825
Description: WEBJul 25, 2023 · The cardiac examination is a component of physical examination and is an invaluable tool in assessing the hemodynamic status of the patient. The jugular venous examination is a vital component of the cardiovascular exam. When performed carefully and properly, the jugular venous waveform can provide an estimate of central venous …