Diagnostic finding

Myocardial hyperkinesia

An abnormally increased regional or global left ventricular contractility. Possible causes are compensatory response to hypokinetic/akinetic myocardial segments, severe anemia, hyperthyroidism, fever, intense physical exertion, and drugs (β-agonist, adrenaline, dobutamine, dopamin, cocaine, amphetamines).

Also known as: Hyperkinetic myocardium, Left ventricular hyperkinesia, Hyperdynamic left ventricle

Referencing diagnoses

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