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What is a "fixed photopenia in the anteroseptal segment of the left ventricle" mean? i had a nuclear stress test done.

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Not enough info: There's not enough information to comment. It can be a breast artifact. If there's no wall motion abnormality, it's very likely an artifact.

Answered 9/16/2015

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