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Canon a waves are waves seen occasionally in the [[jugular vein]] of humans with certain [[cardiac arrhythmias]]. When the [[Atrium (heart)|atria]] and [[Ventricle (heart)|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]]<ref name="urlcannon A waves - definition of cannon A waves in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.">{{cite web |url=http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/cannon+A+waves |title=cannon A waves - definition of cannon A waves in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. |work= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="urlPacemaker Syndrome: Overview - eMedicine Cardiology">{{cite web |url=http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/159706-overview |title=Pacemaker Syndrome: Overview - eMedicine Cardiology |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>. | Canon a waves are waves seen occasionally in the [[jugular vein]] of humans with certain [[cardiac arrhythmias]]. When the [[Atrium (heart)|atria]] and [[Ventricle (heart)|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]]<ref name="urlcannon A waves - definition of cannon A waves in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.">{{cite web |url=http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/cannon+A+waves |title=cannon A waves - definition of cannon A waves in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. |work= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="urlPacemaker Syndrome: Overview - eMedicine Cardiology">{{cite web |url=http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/159706-overview |title=Pacemaker Syndrome: Overview - eMedicine Cardiology |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Cannon A waves; Cannon a waves; Cannon a wave; Cannon atrial waves; Canon a waves
Overview
Canon 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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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
|coauthors=ignored (help) - ↑ Sam, Amir H. (2010). Rapid Medicine. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 1-4051-8323-3. Unknown parameter
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