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Hello everyone,

Does anyone know what hypokinesia is. I apartly have this in two places in the heart I have asked Dr's but they keep skipping over it.I also have two stents fitted. Any help much appreciated.

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hi trudy.....intrigued, I looked online - Hypokinesis means decreased contraction.

so some part of your heart is not contracting as it should.

but do ask your cardiologist and/or GP to clarify.

hope this helps.

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Thank you very much for your reply,much appreciated.

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