Preferred Label : Hepatojugular Reflex;
NCIt synonyms : Abdominojugular Reflex;
NCIt definition : Distension of the neck veins precipitated by sustained pressure over the liver while
patient is semi-recumbent. With normal heart function, pressure on the liver does
not elevate the venous blood level in the neck veins.;
Alternative definition : ACC/AHA: Distension of the neck veins precipitated by the maneuver of firm sustained
pressure over the liver. Also referred to as abdomino-jugular reflux.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1905046;
Origin ID : C191481;
UMLS CUI : C5784512;
Semantic type(s)
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