Question 1

what is basal inferior hypokinesis?

Accepted Answer

Heart movement: One thing cardiologist look on a 2d echocardiogram is the heart movement. When there is an infarct or an area of the heart not receiving enough blood, the movement is slower that the rest. Hypokinesis means that: decreased movement, in this case of the inferior wall.

Question 2

my dad has a subtle inferior wall hypokinesis does he have to take any precautions.

Accepted Answer

Probably: that's up to the treating cardiologist, whether to have a diagnostic coronary arteries catheterization or not, and whether to start prophylactic medications, in addition to control of other diseases if present: diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol, wish you both wellness

Question 3

interpretation
abnormal stress echocardiogram
inferior wall hypokinesis with stress?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal stress test: Stress induced wall motion abnormality is concerning for significant narrowing of the coronary artery which feeds the inferior wall of the heart. This is most commonly the right coronary artery.

Question 4

my echo says the following: " there is lvh with diastolic dysfunction and  57% lv  ef. there  is inferior wall hypokinesis ". what does this mean ?

Accepted Answer

Suggests: That heart muscle is thickened and doesn't relax normally (usually due to htn)  wall motion abnormality suggests old myocardial injury.  Recommend you talk to a cardiologist for further information & management.  Ef of 57% means overall systolic function is preserved despite rwma.

Question 5

i had an echo done on my heart. it showed mild inferior hypokinesis with an ejection fraction of 50-55%. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

See below: Your heart function is preserved. However you have had an abnormality on the wall motion.  Based on your symptoms you need to  discuss further with your cardiologist.

Question 6

normal lv size with hypokinesis of the basal segments of anterior, inferior and inferior septum, otherwise preserved global systolic function &  ef 56?

Accepted Answer

The main: Pumping chamber is not enlarged. Focal area of the muscle dividing right and left not contracting normally. Per beat the heart is ejecting a normal percentage of blood volume.

Question 7

what is basal septum hypokinesis of the heart?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Hypokinesis means abnormally low contraction and wall motion of the segment of the heart. The greater the number of left ventriculuar wall segments with hypokinesis, the worse the overall heart function is, and the greater the chance of developing heart failure and premature death.

Question 8

what is basal septum hypokinesis of the heart? how serious is it?

Accepted Answer

Hypokinesis: We describe the motion of the heart walls in terms descriptive of the motion and the location. Basal septum being described as hypokinetic in the absence of any other areas of wall motion abnormality is difficult to interpret. It could suggest real abnormality or just be a phenomenon of view angle and not really be a big deal. Best to discuss with the reader of the study

Question 9

total wall motion score is 1.18. hypokinesis of the basal to mid anteroseptal wall. hypokinesis of the mid inferoseptal wall. the remaining left ventricular segments demonstrate normal wall motion. ef 47%. is this score terrible?

Accepted Answer

: Your wall motion score of 1:18 is mildly abnormal as is your LVEF of 47%. There is weakness of contraction of left ventricular muscle in 3 areas. Possible causes are damage from coronary blockages with subsequent myocardial infarction or thickening of the wall of the ventricle in those areas. There is either ischemic cardiomyopathy or nonischemic  cardiomyopathy. The cardiologist will order tests

Question 10

if a younger adult has trace mitral regurgitation and mild hypokinesis of the basal inferior segment, are these two issues connected to one another? if so, how much of a problem can the two create? (echo & nuc. stress clear of any other issues?

Accepted Answer

: We need more medical info of that young adult in order to give the advice about this mildly abnormal echocardiogram result, i.e. medical history and indication for echocardiogram. Take care.

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What is basal inferior hypokinesis?

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My dad has a subtle inferior wall hypokinesis does he have to take any precautions.

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Interpretation abnormal stress echocardiogram inferior wall hypokinesis with stress?

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My echo says the following: " there is lvh with diastolic dysfunction and 57% lv ef. there is inferior wall hypokinesis ". what does this mean ?

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I had an echo done on my heart. it showed mild inferior hypokinesis with an ejection fraction of 50-55%. is this ok?

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Normal lv size with hypokinesis of the basal segments of anterior, inferior and inferior septum, otherwise preserved global systolic function & ef 56?

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What is basal septum hypokinesis of the heart?

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What is basal septum hypokinesis of the heart? how serious is it?

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Total wall motion score is 1.18. hypokinesis of the basal to mid anteroseptal wall. hypokinesis of the mid inferoseptal wall. the remaining left ventricular segments demonstrate normal wall motion. ef 47%. is this score terrible?

A member asked:

If a younger adult has trace mitral regurgitation and mild hypokinesis of the basal inferior segment, are these two issues connected to one another? if so, how much of a problem can the two create? (echo & nuc. stress clear of any other issues?

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