- IJV is in direct continuation of right atrium
- Right atrial pulsation is not transmitted well as there are prominent valves at the proximal EJV
- Adjoining structures of neck and upper thorax can cause extrinsic compression of EJV
- Increased sympathetic activity can cause vasoconstriction of EJV thus making its pulsation invisible
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Why is Internal Jugular Vein (IJV) preferred over External Jugular Vein (EJV)?
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