MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : left ventricular dysfunction; left ventricular dysfunctions; dysfunction, left ventricular; LV Dysfunction; Dysfunction, LV; LV Dysfunctions;
CISMeF synonym : dysfunctions, left ventricular; ventricular dysfunctions, left;
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.