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Ventricular Remodeling

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Definition: The geometric and structural changes that the HEART VENTRICLES undergo, usually following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. It comprises expansion of the infarct and dilatation of the healthy ventricle segments. While most prevalent in the left ventricle, it can also occur in the right ventricle.      Other names Ventricular Remodelings, Left; Ventricular Remodelings; Ventricular Remodeling, Left; Ventricular Myocardial Remodelings; Ventricular Myocardial Remodeling; Ventricular Cardiac Remodelings; Ventricular Cardiac Remodeling; Ventricle Remodelings, Left; Ventricle Remodelings; Ventricle Remodeling, Left; Remodelings, Ventricular Myocardial; Remodelings, Ventricular Cardiac; Remodelings, Ventricular; Remodelings, Ventricle; Remodelings, Left Ventricular; Remodelings, Left Ventricle; Remodeling, Ventricular Myocardial; Remodeling, Ventricular Cardiac; Remodeling, Ventricular; Remodeling, Ventricle

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