Seen in tricuspid regurgitation where loss of x descend and fusion of c & v wave produces larger v wave
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V wave
Question:
A 65-year-old male presents to the cardiology clinic with complaints of fatigue and shortness of breath. On examination, you notice jugular venous distention and a prominent "v" waveform in the JVP. What is the prominent waveform in tricuspid regurgitation and how does it manifest in the JVP?
Options:
A)x descent
B)y descent
C)v wave
D)c wave
E)a wave
V wave
Question:
A 65-year-old male presents to the cardiology clinic with complaints of fatigue and shortness of breath. On examination, you notice jugular venous distention and a prominent "v" waveform in the JVP. What is the prominent waveform in tricuspid regurgitation and how does it manifest in the JVP?
Options:
A)x descent
B)y descent
C)v wave
D)c wave
E)a wave
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