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Heart Function

Meaning

Heart Function encompasses the complex physiological processes by which the myocardium contracts and relaxes to maintain adequate cardiac output, ensuring systemic perfusion of oxygenated blood to all peripheral tissues. This critical function is quantified by clinical metrics such as ejection fraction and stroke volume, reflecting the efficiency of the circulatory pump. Optimal hormonal balance is essential for supporting the structural integrity and electrical stability of the cardiac tissue over a lifetime.