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Additionally, the characteristics of the right internal jugular pulse should be assessed, because they can be reveal clinical signs of right-heart function and rhythm disturbances. The distinctive waves of the jugular vein are summarized in Table 7 and visualized in Figure 2. | Additionally, the characteristics of the right internal jugular pulse should be assessed, because they can be reveal clinical signs of right-heart function and rhythm disturbances. The distinctive waves of the jugular vein are summarized in Table 7 and visualized in Figure 2. | ||
[[Image:Jugular Venous Pulse. | [[Image:Jugular Venous Pulse.svg|right|thumb|600px|'''Figure 2.''' Jugular venous pulse waveform.]] | ||
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