title: Kussmaul's sign and rapid X-Y descents in constrictive pericarditis.
abstract: Right-sided heart failure is not uncommon. A careful jugular venous examination looking for the distinct Kussmaul's sign and rapid X-Y descents, which are highly indicative of constrictive pericarditis, is markedly helpful in guiding the correct diagnosis and proper management.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology Srinagarind Hospital and Queen Sirikit Heart Center of the Northeast Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen Thailand.
authors.forename: Burabha
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pussadhamma
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology Srinagarind Hospital and Queen Sirikit Heart Center of the Northeast Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen Thailand.
authors.forename: Chaiyasith
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wongvipaporn
keywords: Constrictive pericarditis; Kussmaul's sign; pericardiectomy; rapid X‐Y descents