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Anatomy and Blood Flow in the Hepatojugular Reflux 

The illustration shows the Hepatojugular Reflux (HJR) which is a physical examination used to detect right-sided heart failure and elevated central venous pressure. It is caused by the temporary mechanical compression of the liver by applying pressure with a hand which displaces splanchnic blood into the inferior vena cava, forcing blood backward into the neck veins.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

jugular vein, STJ, sternocleidomatsoid, subclavian vein, vein, cephalic, patient, JVP, venous pressure, heart, right atrium.

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Joanna Culley