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Junctional bradycardia physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Complete physical examination help determine any heart defects as a cause for junctional bradycardia and assess the severity of the condition.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
- The pulse is regular at a rate of 40 to 60 beats per minute.
- Tachypnea may be present
- Elevated JVP may be seen if heart failure is present.
- Cannon a waves may be present if there is delayed atrial contraction against a closed tricuspid valve
- S3 gallop may be heard in the presence of heart failure.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]