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"A-wave" liver.

D S George1, C Marsh, C V Leier

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus.

Clinical Cardiology
|May 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Prominent hepatic pulsations in a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy indicate right heart dysfunction. This case highlights the diagnostic value of observing liver pulsations for assessing cardiac health.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Hepatology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Hepatic pulsations offer insights into right heart function.
  • Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy can affect cardiac hemodynamics.

Observation:

  • A 54-year-old woman presented with prominent presystolic hepatic pulsations, termed "A-wave" liver.
  • This finding was associated with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.

Findings:

  • The patient exhibited significant hepatic "A-wave" pulsations.
  • Clinical and pulse recordings correlated these pulsations with right heart status.

Implications:

  • "A-wave" liver can be a clinical sign of right heart dysfunction.
  • Understanding hepatic pulse patterns aids in diagnosing cardiac conditions.