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Left Ventricular Function

Meaning

Left Ventricular Function describes the physiological capability of the heart’s main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, to effectively receive oxygenated blood from the lungs and propel it into the systemic circulation. This crucial function is clinically quantified by measures like the Ejection Fraction (EF), which represents the percentage of blood ejected from the ventricle with each beat, defining its systolic performance. Adequate function is absolutely critical for maintaining systemic blood pressure and ensuring sufficient perfusion of all vital organs, including the sensitive endocrine glands.