ventricular ejection


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ventricular ejection

Etymology: L, ventriculus + ejicere, to cast out
the forceful expulsion of blood from the ventricles into the aorta and the pulmonary arteries.

ventricular ejection

Forceful expulsion of blood from the ventricles of the heart.
See also: ejection
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This study shows a strong negative correlation between serum troponin T concentration measured 12-48 hours postmyocardial infarction and echocardiographic left ventricular ejection fraction (r =- 0.
Assessment of left ventricular function using 12-lead ECG and cardiac troponin-T in correlation with 2d-echo following new-onset myocardial infarction
Left ventricular ejection fraction was decreased significantly in Group B when compared with control group (P < 0.
Unbalanced Oxidant-Antioxidant Status: A Potential Therapeutic Target for Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion in Very Old Patients
Automatic quantification of left ventricular ejection fraction from gated blood pool SPECT.
Left ventricular function parameters in a Hispanic population: comparison of planar & tomographic radionuclide ventriculography (MUGA)
This study was conducted as a preliminary investigation to evaluate the frequency of doxorubicin induced early asymptomatic decline in left ventricular ejection fraction by serial echocardiography and to identify risk factors associated with cardiotoxicity.
EARLY ASYMPTOMATIC DECLINE IN LEFT VENTRICULAR EJECTION FRACTION IN ADULT CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING DOXORUBICIN
A decreased left ventricular ejection fraction may affect the rehabilitation outcome after stroke.
The impact of left ventricular ejection fraction on measures of stroke rehabilitation outcome/ Sol ventrikul ejeksiyon fraksiyonunun inme rehabilitasyon sonuclarina etkisi
Congestive heart failure in subjects with normal versus reduced left ventricular ejection fraction: prevalence and mortality in a population-based cohort.
NT-proBNP levels, as predictor of left ventricular systolic and diastolic dysfunction in patients with chronic heart failure
Left ventricular ejection fraction was 50% and mitral inflow Doppler interrogation revealed type 1 diastolic dysfunction.
An isolated case of left ventricular non-compaction with sick sinus syndrome/Izole sol ventrikuler "non-compaction" ile hasta sinus sendromu olgusu
Patients with apparent recovery of left ventricular ejection fraction may actually be at long-term risk from common subsequent events such as viral infection, anaemia, super ventricular tachycardia, coronary heart disease and hypertension.
2007 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting
Participants: 30 elderly (mean age 75) patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) with left ventricular ejection fraction [less than or equal to]35%, of whom 28 were randomized to placebo or supplemented groups
A multi plus Co[Q.sub.10] improves ventricular function and quality of life in patients with CHF
The expanded coverage decision recommends coverage for beneficiaries who meet the following specific criteria: amyloid deposition in 2 or fewer organs and cardiac left ventricular ejection fraction of greater than 45%.
CMS begins Medicare coverage of using AuSCT for (AL) Amyloidosis patients
Previous studies linked reduced outflow--a measure called left ventricular ejection fraction--to impaired exercise ability and poor prognosis after a heart attack.
MRI: the future of cardiac screening?

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