Abdominojugular test

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Abdominojugular Test

The Abdominojugular Test (pronunciation: ab-dom-ino-ju-gu-lar test), also known as Hepatojugular Reflux or HJR, is a medical examination procedure used to assess right heart function and fluid status in patients.

Etymology

The term "Abdominojugular Test" is derived from the Latin words "abdomen" meaning belly, and "jugulum" meaning throat. This refers to the procedure's method of applying pressure to the abdomen and observing the jugular vein's response.

Procedure

The Abdominojugular Test is performed by applying pressure to the right upper quadrant of the patient's abdomen for 30 to 60 seconds while observing the jugular venous pressure. An increase in jugular venous pressure that lasts for more than 10 seconds after releasing the pressure is considered a positive Abdominojugular Test. This may indicate right heart failure or tricuspid regurgitation.

Related Terms

  • Jugular Venous Pressure: The indirectly observed pressure over the venous system via visualization of the internal jugular vein.
  • Right Heart Failure: A condition in which the right side of the heart fails to pump blood effectively.
  • Tricuspid Regurgitation: A disorder in which the heart's tricuspid valve does not close properly, causing blood to flow backward into the right atrium when the right ventricle contracts.

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