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The '''abdominojugular test''' (AJR), also known as '''hepatojugular reflux''', is used as an alternate test for measuring [[central venous pressure]] through the distension or swelling of the [[jugular vein]].
The abdominojugular test (AJR), also known as hepatojugular reflux, is used as an alternate [[physical examination]] test for measuring [[central venous pressure]] through the distension or swelling of the [[jugular vein]].

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The abdominojugular test (AJR), also known as hepatojugular reflux, is used as an alternate physical examination test for measuring central venous pressure through the distension or swelling of the jugular vein.