During another physical examination, you notice a prominent v wave with a sharp y descent. What condition does the patient have?
A. Constrictive cardiomyopathyTricuspid regurgitation. The v wave is a reflection of ventricular contraction and the pressure that is transmitted back to the atrium from a tricuspid valve that pushes back into the atrium. In the tricuspid regurgitation, there is increased pressure during ventricular systole.