Abdominojugular test

Abdominojugular test
SynonymsAbdominojugular reflux, hepatojugular reflux
PurposeDiagnosis of right ventricle dysfunction

The abdominojugular test, also known as abdominojugular reflux (AJR), is a physical examination test useful in diagnosing right ventricle dysfunction, particularly right ventricular failure.[1]

AJR is a test for measuring jugular venous pressure (JVP) through the distention of the internal jugular vein. A positive AJR test correlates with the pulmonary artery pressure and thus is a marker for right heart dysfunction,[2] specifically right ventricular failure.[1]

Reflux in this context means backup of the circulatory system and is not to be confused with reflex.[3]

  1. ^ a b Wiese, J. (July 2000). "The abdominojugular reflux sign". American Journal of Medicine. 109 (1): 59–61. doi:10.1016/s0002-9343(00)00443-5. PMID 10936479.
  2. ^ Ewy G (1988). "The abdominojugular test: technique and hemodynamic correlates". Annals of Internal Medicine. 109 (6): 456–60. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-109-6-456. PMID 3415106.
  3. ^ Elsevier, Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, Elsevier.