Common "Regional Wall Abnormality" queries answered by top doctors | iCliniq

Regional Wall Abnormality

Regional wall abnormality means that motion of a particular area of the heart muscle is abnormal. There are different types of regional wall motion abnormalities, such as hypokinesia, where the contractions are reduced in the heart muscle, hyperkinesia, in which an area of the heart muscle contracts vigorously. Lastly, dyskinesia is when the heart muscle bulges out when the rest of the heart is contracting.

Recently Answered Questions Recently Answered Questions

All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.

My echo report shows regional wall abnormality with good systolic function. Kindly suggest.

Query: Hi doctor, My echocardiography color doppler study report of the heart showed a positive result for regional wall motion abnormality with a hypokinetic mid and apical septum. There was a good LV systolic function and grade one diastolic dysfunction. The cardiac chambers and valves were normal. Ther...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention whether you have a history of chest pain. The abnormality in your report is regional wall motion abnormality and it indicates that there is no proper contraction on one part of the heart. It occurs due to blockage in arteries. You need to do angiography. ...  Read Full »

ask-doctor-img Ask a Doctor Online

* Your first query consult is free!

Search for a Health Issue



Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.