Sandbox:Mitra
| Distinguishing the Jugular Venous Pulse frm the Carotid Pulse | ||
| Feaure | Internal Jugular Vein | Carotid Artery |
| Appearance of pulse | Biphasic | Monophasic |
| Response to inspiration | Inspiration generally decreases the pressure (the height of column decrease and troughs become more prominent) | No respiratory change
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| Pulpabillity | Not palpable (exception: severe TR) | Palpable |
| Effect of pressure
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