Canon A waves in a patient with AV dissociation Occurs ...

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Canon A waves in a patient with AV dissociation



Occurs due to the simultaneous contraction of atria and ventricle → exaggerated RA pressure → pressure wave travels up the venous system seen as an exaggerated A wave in the JV.



Marc Soco, MD @msocoMD



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