Diagnostic finding
Myocardial hypokinesia
A regional or global reduction in left ventricular myocardial systolic wall motion, indicating diminished contractile function of the affected segments. Possible causes are ischemia, infarction, myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, toxins (chemotherapy, alcohol abuse, cocaine), long-term hypertension, and arrhythmia.
Also known as: Myocardial hypokinesis, Left ventricular hypokinesia, Left ventricular hypokinesis, Ventricular hypokinesia, Ventricular hypokinesis, Reduced myocardial contractility, Hypodynamic left ventricle
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