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Wall Motion Abnormalities!

1. Hypokinesis = ↓ Squeeze
2. Akinesis = No Squeeze
3. Dyskinesis = Outward Bulging

Sam Ghali,
Hypokinesis = ↓ ... Akinesis = No Squeeze ... WallMotionAbnormality #Dyskinesis #Akinesis ... #Hypokinesis #PSAX
Proximal LAD STEMI with Anterior Wall Akinesis on POCUS

If you have trouble appreciating regional wall motion
Anterior Wall Akinesis ... anterior wall akinesis ... #AnteriorWall #Akinesis ... Echocardiogram #PSAX ... #Cardiology #Hypokinesis
Probably the lowest EF I've seen in a patient that was conscious. The global dilation, diffuse
dilation, diffuse hypokinesis ... and akinesis of ... the LV is truly ... POCUS #Cardiology #PLAX ... #Hypokinesis #LowEF
Anterior Akinesia on POCUS Echocardiogram

Wide complex rhythm seen on monitor. Pulses present. While getting 12 lead
Anterior Akinesia ... Note akinesia of ... #Anterior #Akinesia ... #Hypokinesis #RWMA ... #PLAX #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) Window - POCUS Echocardiogram Anatomy
 - Papillary Muscles Level (Mid-LV)
 - Aortic
Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX ... Echocardiogram Anatomy ... Muscles Level (Mid-LV ... Parasternal #ShortAxis #PSAX ... #Windows #Anatomy
Anterior Hypokinesis on POCUS Echocardiogram

A 69yo female with history of hypertension presents with 30min shortness of
Anterior Hypokinesis ... #Anterior #Hypokinesis ... clinical #cardiology #PSAX ... #WMA #Akinesis
Fractional Shortening (PLAX) on POCUS Echocardiogram

Which of the following is demonstrated in the clip?
Resolution: Fractional shortening
Fractional Shortening (PLAX ... heart showing poor LV ... At mid LV the distance ... Fractional #Shortening #PLAX ... Cardiomyopathy #DCM #MVR #Hypokinesis
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

50's male CAP on Day 4 Zpak but worsening-fever, congestion, cough. BP
Echo has akinesia ... mid and apical LV ... (hypokinesia of ... Note akinesia apical ... of red line in LV
Cardiac LV Thrombus on Echocardiogram Short-Axis View (PSAX)
48 year old woman in ICU for acute ischemic
Cardiac LV Thrombus ... Short-Axis View (PSAX ... Check for akinetic ... attached to an akinetic ... Echocardiogram #PSAX
Apical 2-Chamber (A2C) Window on POCUS Echocardiogram

Helpful to distinguish anterior and inferior regional wall motion abnormalities.
+/- inferior) akinesis ... for associated LV ... echocardiogram #clinical #anatomy