The primary purpose of the cardiac examination is to assess the structure and function of the heart as a muscular pump and to evaluate it for possible malfunctions. Because heart disease is so common ...

Always examine the patient's neck from the right side; this approach provides a more accurate determination of venous waves than from the left because it is a straight shot from the right jugular ...

Jugular vein thrombosis (JVT) happens when a blood clot forms in one of the jugular veins. Anyone with symptoms of JVT should seek prompt medical attention. The jugular veins are major blood vessels ...