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Ventricular Function

Medical Definition: The hemodynamic and electrophysiological action of the HEART VENTRICLES.
Previously Indexed: Heart Ventricle/physiology (1968-1990),Heart/physiology (1966-1990)
Ventricular Function Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ventricular Function, Left - The hemodynamic and electrophysiological action of the left HEART VENTRICLE. Its measurement is an important aspect of the clinical evaluation of patients with heart disease to determine the effects of the disease on cardiac performance.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ventricular Function, Right - The hemodynamic and electrophysiological action of the right HEART VENTRICLE.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ventricular Remodeling - The geometric and structural changes that the HEART VENTRICLES undergo, usually following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. It comprises expansion of the infarct and dilatation of the healthy ventricle segments. While most prevalent in the left ventricle, it can also occur in the right ventricle.

Ventricular Function Medical Definitions and Terms

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