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Sustained right ventricular dyskinesis complicated by right ventricular infarction
T Nakata1, A Hashimoto, A Kuno
1Second Department of Internal Medicine, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Japan.
Summary
This study shows that right ventricular dyskinesis, a condition affecting heart wall motion, can persist for years after infarction. Imaging techniques help diagnose this sustained right ventricular dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Acute myocardial infarction can affect both left and right ventricles.
- Right ventricular infarction may lead to persistent functional abnormalities.