<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the correlation between the jugular area and venous pressure?  <response>: <reason> The most common causes of elevated JVP are: Heart failure Constrictive pericarditis JVP increases on inspiration - called Kussmauls sign Cardiac tamponade Right ventricular myocardial infarction Fluid overload eg, renal disease Superior vena cava obstruction no JVP pulsationTo view a complete list of causes of elevated jugular venous pressure, click here. 