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May 7, 2018 10:28
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Italian term

Giu negative

Italian to English Medical Medical (general) Physical examination
Part of a medical report on a patient enrolled in a medical study for heart problems.
Part of the text describes a standard physical examination - appearance of the skin, heart sounds, some edema to the lower limbs.

"Addome trattabile. Fegato all'arco. Giu negative 30°. PA XXX/YY mmHg. ECG:..."

I realise this is probably straightforward, but I can't work out what "Giu negative" stands for here. The report is typed, not handwritten, so this is very clearly what has been written by the physician.

Any enlightenment greatly appreciated!

Discussion

Fiona Grace Peterson (asker) May 8, 2018:
Thank you Gilberto! Thank you for your input Gilberto. I am going with "negative abdominojugular test". Thanks again!
Gilberto Lacchia May 8, 2018:
Yes, you are right The usual italian abbreviation is REG (reflusso epatogiugulare), not a direct test of the JVP but an indirect sign (reflux in the giugular veins at 30° by pressing the liver) http://www.abcsalute.it/dizionario-medico/epatogiugulare-ref...
Fiona Grace Peterson (asker) May 7, 2018:
Jugular venous pressure After a bit of searching, I suspect they are referring to a bedside test for jugular venous pressure, performed with the head of the bed raised to 30-45°.
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