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3 waves can be recorded from atria which represent atrial pressure changes: a-wave, c-wave & vwave (Seen as Jugular Venous Pulse, not a true pulse, but a reflection of pressure changes in right atrium. Two descents: x and y descent.
Significance of J.V.P:
ac interval coincides with PR interval of ECG.
Significance of J.V.P:
a waves are absent in: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. Cannon a WAVES: (a wave) > (c wave) in COMPLETE AV BLOCK (3rd degree AV block). Giant a waves in TRICUSPID & PULMONARY STENOSIS. Pulsating Neck Veins in CCF (Congestive Cardiac Failure).