Ventricular Dysfunction
| Medical Definition: |
A condition in which the ventricles of the heart exhibit a decreased functionality. |
| Guide Notes: |
ventric refers to the heart, not the cerebral ventricles; GEN or unspecified: prefer VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION, LEFT or VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION, RIGHT |
Ventricular Dysfunction Categories.
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Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - A condition in which the left ventricle of the heart exhibits a decreased functionality. This decreased function could lead to congestive heart failure or myocardial infarction, among other cardiovascular diseases. Diagnostic measurements that indicate this condition include a diminished ejection fraction and a depressed level of motility of the left ventricular wall. |
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Ventricular Dysfunction, Right - A condition in which the right ventricle of the heart exhibits a decreased functionality. This decreased function could lead to congestive heart failure or myocardial infarction, among other cardiovascular diseases. Diagnostic measurements that indicate this condition include a diminished ejection fraction and a depressed level of motility of the right ventricular wall. |
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