raised jugular venous pressure
Last reviewed 01/2018
Causes of a raised JVP may be classified into those due to:
- increased right ventricular filling pressure
- obstruction of blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle
- superior vena caval obstruction
- positive intrathoracic pressure
The JVP usually drops on inspiration along with intrathoracic pressure. The reverse pattern, called Kussmaul's sign, may be seen.
increased right ventricular filling pressure
obstruction of flow from right atrium to right ventricle
obstruction of the superior vena cava
causes of increased intrathoracic pressure