hibernating myocardium

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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.

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