Kussmaul’s Sign: When Your Neck Can Tell You More Than You Think

or cardiac tamponade.

What this symptom may indicate:

Right-sided heart problems — when the right ventricle can’t pump blood efficiently toward the lungs, blood backs up in the veins, causing visible swelling.

Chronic lung disease — increased pressure in the lung circulation can strain the heart and lead to this sign.

Pericardial stiffness or blockage continue reading …