‘C’ wave in JVP is due to
Correct Answer: Tricuspid valve bulging into right atrium
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Tricuspid valve bulging into right atrium The Jugular venous pulse (JVP) reflects phasic pressure changes in the right atrium and it consists of three positive waves and two negative troughs.It will be useful to keep in mind the events of the cardiac cycle while evaluating Jugular venous pulse.JUGULAR VENOUS PULSE. a waveIt is the positive presystolic wave produced by right atrial contraction.x descenta wave is followed by the negative systolic wave the 'x' descent.The x descent is produced due to atrial relaxation Q.The atrial relaxation is produced as a result of ventricular contraction.c waveThe x descent is interrupted by second positive wave the 'c' wave.It is produced by bulging of the tricuspid valve into the right atrium Q during RV isovolumetric contraction.v waveIt is the positive systolic wave.It result from increase in the blood volume in the vena cava during systole, when the tricuspid valve is closed Q.y descentFollowing the "v wave" this is a negative descending limb referred to as the y descent or diastolic collapse Q.It is due to tricuspid valve opening and rapid inflow of blood into the right ventricle.So there areThree visible major positive waves (a, c and v) andTwo negative waves (x and y).
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