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The jugular venous pressure (JVP) provides an indirect measure of central venous pressure. The internal jugular vein connects to the right atrium without any intervening valves – thus acting as a column for the blood in the right atrium. The JVP consists of certain waveforms and abnormalities of these can help diagnose certain conditions. Unfortunately, detection of these abnormalities and even the JVP itself, can be difficult and has also been superseded by other diagnostic methods.

How to examine the JVP:

• Use the right internal jugular vein (IJV)

• Patient should be at a 45° angle

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