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Q: What Does "enhanced Contractility" Mean?
asked by: rubydoo on January 3rd, 2005
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My stress echo results said enhanced contractility of all left ventricular wall segments. What does this mean? I do not see my doctor until 3 weeks.

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rubydoo.
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purple333
replied on January 11th, 2005
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I think you mean enhanced contractability - which just means (assuming i'm right about the word) you have a higher than average chance of getting a problem - but it does not mean that you will get it - but I would suggest that you treat your body more sensibly (food/exercise etc) - but talk to your Dr.
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Khalis
replied on May 3rd, 2006
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I think enhanced contractility means that the heart is pumping harder than normal. Maybe because of hypertension. Beta blocker drugs also can increase contractility such as toprol or metaprolol.
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