Jugular Venous Pressure

Also written as JVP.

In the patient from question 1, blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg with clear lungs and raised jugular venous pressure.

What our notes say

• In the patient from question 1, blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg with clear lungs and raised jugular venous pressure. (Cardiology Question Bank: 15 Clinical MCQs)
• *Elevated jugular venous pressure (JVP):* High intrapericardial pressure prevents venous return to the right atrium; characteristically displays an absent or attenuated *y*-descent because early ventricular filling is prevented. (Pericarditis, effusion and tamponade)
• The Fluid Overload Trap: The commonest wrong first step in a hypotensive patient with elevated jugular venous pressure and crackles is giving a fluid bolus. (Shock and cardiovascular emergencies)
• On examination, blood pressure is 78/48 mmHg, pulse is 138 beats per minute and irregularly irregular, respiratory rate is 32 breaths per minute, jugular venous pressure is elevated, and bilateral coarse crackles are present across the lower lung zones. (Shock and cardiovascular emergencies)
• Hypotension, raised jugular venous pressure and muffled heart sounds (Beck's triad) indicate cardiac tamponade after penetrating chest trauma. (Surgery Question Bank: 12 Clinical MCQs)
• Assess the jugular venous pressure with the patient at about 45 degrees. (Approach to Cardiovascular Symptoms and Examination)

Study material on Jugular Venous Pressure

• Pericarditis, effusion and tamponade
• Shock and cardiovascular emergencies

Related topics

• Raised Jugular Venous Pressure
• Elevated Jugular Venous Pressure
• Atrial Pressure
• Cardiac Tamponade
• Heart Block
• Jugular Vein
• Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
• Pulmonary Oedema
• Aortic Stenosis
• Left Ventricle