Cardiology jugular v-waves

  1. a wave
    RA systole
  2. x descent
    atrial relaxation and dropping of TV annulus during RV systole
  3. v wave
    rise in RA pressure with inflow to the RA during RV systole
  4. y descent
    RA emptying following RA systole
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Cardiology jugular v-waves
Description
Normal Jugular Wave forms
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