Junctional bradycardia physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Complete physical examination help determine any heart defects as a cause for junctional bradycardia and assess the severity of the condition.

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

Overview