Internal jugular vein - Gross anatomy of Head and neck medical animation

Visual clues at the bedside can quietly reveal a lot about heart health. In this clip, we see striking jugular venous distention that becomes less prominent with gentle pressure on the vein, helping distinguish it from the carotid pulse. This kind of careful observation often supports our assessment of volume status and right-sided heart pressures in a real and practical way. Marked jugular venous distention may be seen in conditions such as significant tricuspid regurgitation, advanced heart fa