Acronym

JVP

Jugular venous pressure

A clinical sign used to estimate right atrial pressure.

What it means

A clinical sign used to estimate right atrial pressure.

Clinical context

JVP is commonly used in Cardiovascular examination, Fluid status. The exact meaning can depend on specialty, region and local documentation practice.

Learning note

Use the full term when clarity matters, especially in formal assignments, prescriptions, handover and patient-facing communication.