Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
Synonyms
Dysfunction, Left Ventricular
Dysfunctions, Left Ventricular
Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Left Ventricular Dysfunctions
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.