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Is left ventricular hypokinesis dangerous?
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Hypokinesis: Lv hypokinesis is an abnormal finding and can if severe hypokinesis can be quite serious.
Answered 7/12/2018
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It can be: Depends on location and overall involvement of the heart muscle as determined by an echocardiogram. It is not dangerous if associated with a conduction abnormality (bundle branch block) for example or a normal ejection fraction.
Answered 4/12/2018
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