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I recently had a stress test and the only thing noted was lv wall motion: moderate septal hypokinesis. is this something to worry about?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Talk with your cardiologist -- you may need a heart cath.

Answered 3/6/2018

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