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Ventricular Dysfunction, Left

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: ventric refers to the heart, not the cerebral ventricles

Ventricular Dysfunction, Left Medical Definitions and Terms

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