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Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Ventricular Dysfunction > Ventricular Dysfunction, Left

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Ventricular Dysfunction, Left  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

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

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  • Left Ventricular Dysfunction

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WXW7VB9Z-K

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