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JVP x-descent
Etiology:
- steep x descent: constrictive pericarditis (also steep y descent)
- slow Y descent: tricuspid stenosis
General
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