Ventricular Dysfunction, Left

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - C14.280.945.900

**Synonyms:** - Left Ventricular Dysfunction - LV Dysfunction