Kussmaul sign
= paradoxical raise in jugular venous pressure on inspiration
It indicates limited right ventricular filling due to:
- pericardial tamponade
- right heart failure (e.g. massive pulmonary embolus)
- right ventricular acute ischaemia
- constrictive pericarditis
- tricuspid stenosis / tricuspid regurgitation
The daily educational pearl - Kussmaul sign,
Excellent concept in learning emergency medicine