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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
Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

Instead of having apical ballooning or akinesis with hyperdynamic base, here
Reverse Takotsubo ... ballooning or akinesis ... here the base is hypokinetic ... /akinetic with hyperdynamic ... Echocardiogram #a4c
Probably the lowest EF I've seen in a patient that was conscious. The global dilation, diffuse
dilation, diffuse hypokinesis ... and akinesis of ... POCUS #Cardiology #PLAX ... #Hypokinesis #LowEF ... #Severe #CHF
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
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
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

50's male CAP on Day 4 Zpak but worsening-fever, congestion, cough. BP
but worsening-fever ... Echo has akinesia ... and apical LV (hypokinesia ... Note akinesia apical ... ultrasound #Cardiology #a4c
Apical 2-Chamber (A2C) Window on POCUS Echocardiogram

Helpful to distinguish anterior and inferior regional wall motion abnormalities.
Apical 2-Chamber (A2C ... +/- inferior) akinesis ... In this case, severely ... Apical #2Chamber #a2c ... echocardiogram #clinical #anatomy