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Hyperdynamic precordium
Introduction
Hyperdynamic precordium is a condition where the precordium (the area of the chest over the heart) moves too much (is hyper dynamic) due to some pathology of the heart. This problem can be hyperplasia of the ventricles, tachycardia, or some other heart problem.
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