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hepatojugular /hep·a·to·jug·u·lar/ (hep″ah-to-jug´u-ler) pertaining to the liver and jugular vein; see under reflux. hepatojugular [hep′ətōjug′yoo͡lər] Etymology: Gk, hēpar, liver; L, jugulum, neck pertaining to the liver and the jugular vein. hepatojugular pertaining to the liver and jugular vein. hepatojugular reflux distention of the jugular vein induced by manual pressure over the liver; it suggests insufficiency of the right heart. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Framingham criteria for the diagnosis of heart failure (8) Major criteria Minor criteria Orthopnea Ankle edema Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea Night cough Rales Exertional dyspnea Cardiomegaly Hepatomegaly Acute pulmonary edema Pleural effusion JVD > 16 cm Tachycardia (> 120 beats/minute) Hepatojugular reflex Decreased vital capacity by one-third Circulation time greater than Weight loss with HF treatment 25 seconds Diagnosis of congestive HF equals 2 major or 1 major plus 1 minor criteria. No jugular venous distention or hepatojugular reflux was found on examination. There was no jugular venous distention or hepatojugular reflux. |
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