hepatojugular reflux (redirected from Abdominojugular test)

reflux /re·flux/ (re´fluks) a backward or return flow.

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duodenogastric reflux  reflux of the contents of the duodenum into the stomach; it may occur normally, especially during fasting.

gastroesophageal reflux  reflux of the stomach and duodenal contents into the esophagus.

hepatojugular reflux  distention of the jugular vein induced by applying manual pressure over the liver; it suggests insufficiency of the right heart.

intrarenal reflux  reflux of urine into the renal parenchymal tissue.

valvular reflux  backflow of blood past a venous valve in the lower limb due to venous insufficiency.

vesicoureteral reflux , vesicoureteric reflux backward flow of urine from the bladder into a ureter.

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hep·a·to·jug·u·lar reflux (hp-t-jgy-lr, h-pt-)

n.

An elevation of venous pressure, visible in the jugular veins and measurable in the veins of the arm, that is produced in active or impending congestive heart failure by firm pressure with the flat hand over the abdomen.

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hepatojugular reflux

Etymology: Gk, hēpar + L, jugulum, neck

an increase in jugular venous pressure when pressure is applied for 30 to 60 seconds over the abdomen, suggestive of right-sided heart failure.

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reflux [re´fluks]

a backward or return flow; see also backflow and regurgitation (def. 1).

esophageal reflux (gastroesophageal reflux) reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus.

hepatojugular reflux distention of the jugular vein induced by applying manual pressure over the liver; it suggests insufficiency of the right heart.

intrarenal reflux reflux of urine into the renal parenchyma.

vesicoureteral reflux (vesicoureteric reflux) backward flow of urine from the bladder into a ureter.

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hepatojugular

pertaining to the liver and jugular vein.

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hepatojugular reflux

distention of the jugular vein induced by manual pressure over the liver; it suggests insufficiency of the right heart.