A man with congestive<unk>  failure and marked jugular venous distension. External jugular vein marked by an arrow. Pedal edema during and after the application of pressure to the skin. A jugular venous distension is the most sensitive clinical sign for acute decompensation.
Acute decompensated heart failure
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Acute pericarditis
Acute chest syndrome
Adrenal crisis
Acute liver failure
Uremic pericarditis
Swimming-induced pulmonary edema