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Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Ventricular Dysfunction > Ventricular Dysfunction, Right

Preferred term

Ventricular Dysfunction, Right  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A condition in which the RIGHT VENTRICLE of the heart was functionally impaired. This condition usually leads to HEART FAILURE or MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, and other cardiovascular complications. Diagnosis is made by measuring the diminished ejection fraction and a depressed level of motility of the right ventricular wall.

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Entry terms

  • Right Ventricular Dysfunction

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SCVK5HLZ-5

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