Jugular Venous Pressure Jugular Venous Pressure The estimated height of the mean jugular venous waveform above the right atrium, measured at a 45 degree angle. When expressed in cm without further description, the number should be recorded as written. When it is expressed as cm above the sternal angle, 5 cm should be added to the number recorded. Jugular venous pressure JVP The estimated height of the mean jugular venous waveform above the right atrium, as measured by observation of the bifid pulsation while the patient is supine and their neck is inclined at a 45 degree angle. C191459 C0428897 Jugular Venous Pressure Clinical Attribute ACC/AHA Blood Pressure