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What is the medical definition of hibernating myocardium ?
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Ischemic myocardium: The definition of ischemic myocardium is poor heart function in the setting of poor cardiac circulation. When the circulation is repaired, the heart function improves.
Answered 3/2/2019
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Alive but...: Hibernating myocardium is heart muscle that is viable and alive but unable to contract normally. It is generally related to inadequate blood supply to that area of the heart.
Answered 4/7/2014
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