Mesh term Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
Browse to parent terms:Ventricular Dysfunction
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
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