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myocardium /myo·car·di·um/ (-kahr´de-um) the middle and thickest layer of the heart wall, composed of cardiac muscle. hibernating myocardium see myocardial hibernation, under hibernation. stunned myocardium see myocardial stunning, under stunning. hibernating myocardium Cardiology Regional dysfunction of myocardial tissue due to prolonged local hypoperfusion, which is completely reversible upon restoration of adequate blood flow; hibernation occurs in Pts with CAD and impairment of
left ventricular function at rest. Cf 'Stunned' myocardium, Thallium imaging. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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