Jugular Venous Distention
Key Facts
Abbreviation
JVD
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒʌɡjələr ˈviːnəs dɪˈstenʃən/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Unclassified
Examples in Context
- Cardiac tamponade is suggested by jugular venous distention, muffled heart sounds, and a paradoxical pulse.
Other meanings of JVD
Jugular-Venous Distension
Medical
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Computing
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Misc
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Misc