Echo-Web - Left Ventricular Akinesis

Left ventricular akinesis is usually due to coronary artery disease which can affect the many walls of the heart. When coronary artery blood flow is reduced due to atherosclerotic plaque, the ability for the myocardium to function is diminished. In this example, look for the left ventricle to appear dyskinetic and reduces the ejection fraction but also changes in chamber size and function are evident.