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.

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, specifically right ventricular failure.

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

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