Jugular vein distention is the bulging of the major veins in your neck. It's a key symptom of heart failure and other heart and circulatory problems. It’s not a painful symptom, but it can happen with conditions that can be life-threatening.

2024年2月1日 · Jugular vein distention (JVD) occurs when neck veins bulge out because of pressure. This happens because blood is not returning to the heart properly, and it may occur along with symptoms including chest pain and shortness of breath.

2023年11月16日 · Jugular vein distention is when the vein on the right side of the neck enlarges and appears as a bulge running down the side of a person’s neck. It usually indicates heart failure.

2022年12月21日 · Bulging neck veins and visible pulsations can be signs of circulatory disturbances. Congestive heart failure is one type of severe circulatory abnormality. Pay attention to all your symptoms. If you are concerned about these or any symptoms, seek the advice of a health care provider.

2017年9月11日 · When people have bulging neck veins, it is referred to as jugular vein distention and can be a sign of a cardiovascular problem.

Exterior jugular veins: These veins provide blood flow return from areas outside your skull. They start at the occipital (ox-ip-it-al) veins at the back of your head. From there, they run downward on either side of your spine.

2022年5月24日 · Jugular vein distention (JVD) is a condition in which increased pressure causes your jugular vein to bulge. The jugular veins on either side of your neck carry blood back to your heart from your head.

2024年11月27日 · Jugular vein distention, also known as JVD, is a condition characterized by the visible bulging of the jugular veins in the neck. This can be a sign of an underlying health issue, such as heart failure, cardiac tamponade, or pulmonary hypertension.

2017年7月10日 · Distended neck veins can be a serious precursor to a life-threatening condition or may be a visible indicator of someone becoming irate. The bulging veins in the neck show an increase of pressure within the heart.

2017年6月23日 · When the jugular vein is visible, it’s known as jugular vein distention (JVD). Internal and external jugular veins run along the right and left sides of your neck. They bring blood from...