Cannon a waves
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Synonyms and keywords: Cannon A waves; Cannon A wave; Cannon a waves; Cannon a wave; Cannon atrial waves; Canon a waves
Overview
Cannon a waves are waves seen occasionally in the jugular vein of humans with certain cardiac arrhythmias. When the atria and ventricles contract simultaneously, or when the right atrium contracts against a closed tricuspid valve, the blood will be pushed against the AV valve, and a very large retrograde pressure wave travels up the jugular vein[1][2].
Diagnosis
Symptoms
The following may be present:
Physical Examination
Neck
This wave will cause pulsation in the neck and abdomen.
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Causes
- Complete heart block[3]
- Junctional rhythms
- Pacemaker syndrome
- Pulmonary hypertension[4]
- Ventricular tachycardia
References
- ↑ "cannon A waves - definition of cannon A waves in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia".
- ↑ "Pacemaker Syndrome: Overview - eMedicine Cardiology".
- ↑ Sam, Amir H. (2010). Rapid Medicine. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 1-4051-8323-3. Unknown parameter
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