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==Overview== | |||
The a wave is an upward deflection in the [[right atrial]] pressure that occurs during right atrial contraction. | The a wave is an upward deflection in the [[right atrial]] pressure that occurs during right atrial contraction. | ||
See the main page on [[Jugular venous pressure#JVP waveform|JVP waveforms]] for more details. | See the main page on [[Jugular venous pressure#JVP waveform|JVP waveforms]] for more details. | ||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | |||
[[Category: Physical examination]] | |||
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Revision as of 14:05, 20 October 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The a wave is an upward deflection in the right atrial pressure that occurs during right atrial contraction.
See the main page on JVP waveforms for more details. Template:WH Template:WS