Akinesia: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms, and More | Osmosis Akinesia refers to the loss of spontaneous, voluntary muscle movement The term akinesia is derived from the Greek word “akinesis,” with the prefix “a” meaning without, and “kinesis” meaning motion
Akinesia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - Healthline Akinesia is a term for the loss of ability to move your muscles voluntarily It’s most often described as a symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD) It can appear as a symptom of other conditions,
Myocardial akinesia: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Myocardial akinesia is a regional contractility disorder in which a specific segment of the heart wall fails to shorten or thicken during systole In clinical practice, akinesia most often reflects necrosis or scarring following myocardial infarction, but can also be transient in cases of "stunned" or "hibernating" myocardium, stress cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo), myocarditis, and some
Akinesia Causes and Treatments in Parkinsons Disease While reversible with aggressive treatment, an akinetic crisis can lead to life-threatening complications such as pneumonia, rhabdomyolysis (caused by the breakdown of muscle), and pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung)
Akinesia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Akinesia in adults can often present as an emergency, known as akinetic crises, which include dysphagia, hyperthermia, dysautonomia, the increment of muscle enzymes, and alterations of mental status The management of akinesia is supportive rather than curative