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What is moderate apical kinesis?
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This is a : Description of left ventricular wall motion & is describing the apex portion of that muscle as being moderately reduced in its squeeze...This suggests infarction or ischemia resulting in reduced muscle performance in the usual distribution of the distal lad.
Answered 10/9/2018
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