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My echo shows mild hypokinesis, will this require treatment? my cardiologist doesn't want to see me for 6 weeks!
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Maybe not: Call your doctor for sooner appointment if you are getting worsening symptoms.
Answered 3/27/2018
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Likely: Mild hypokinesis means that either a region or the entire heart is not moving as strongly as normal, however this weakness is mild. This may require more testing and will likely require treatment especially if symptomatic.
Answered 4/13/2018
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