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Left ventricular (LV) segmental wall motion (SWM) is used to evaluate LV functio
n. Each segment corresponds to a specific perfusion territory and is evaluated i
ndependently. A 17-segment model is usually used for LV function in general; how
ever, the 17th segment (the cardiac apex or apical cap) is typically not include
d in wall motion studies. Wall motion can be described as normal or hyperkinetic
, hypokinetic, dyskinetic, and akinetic. [PMID: 25559473] This LOINC panel conta
ins terms to report the SWM for the 16 segments as described above, as well as a
dditional segments that may be included depending on local practices.
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