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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.svg|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2.''' Jugular venous pulse waveform.]]
[[Image:Jugular Venous Pulse.svg|right|thumb|300px|'''Figure 2.''' Jugular venous pulse waveform.]]


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