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

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.

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Autores principales: Pussadhamma, Burabha, Wongvipaporn, Chaiyasith
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4929812/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27386135
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.589