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Kussmaul's sign and rapid X-Y descents in constrictive pericarditis.

ABSTRACT: Right-sided heart failure is not uncommon. A careful jugular venous examination looking for the distinct Kussmaul's sign and rapid X-Y descents, which are highly indicative of constrictive pericarditis, is markedly helpful in guiding the correct diagnosis and proper management.

SUBMITTER: Pussadhamma B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4929812 | biostudies-other | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Kussmaul's sign and rapid X-Y descents in constrictive pericarditis.

Pussadhamma Burabha B   Wongvipaporn Chaiyasith C  

Clinical case reports 20160602 7

Right-sided heart failure is not uncommon. A careful jugular venous examination looking for the distinct Kussmaul's sign and rapid X-Y descents, which are highly indicative of constrictive pericarditis, is markedly helpful in guiding the correct diagnosis and proper management. ...[more]