Turkish Translation
Sol Ventrikül
Anatomy
Left Ventricle
The lower left chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the systemic circulation via the aorta.
Turkish
Sol Ventrikül
Pronunciation
lɛft ˈvɛntrɪkəl
Usage frequency
9
Relative in-app score
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Meaning and Clinical Context
The lower left chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the systemic circulation via the aorta.
The left ventricle is the primary pumping chamber of the heart, responsible for systemic circulation. Its thick muscular walls enable it to generate the high pressures needed to overcome systemic vascular resistance. Assessment of left ventricular function is critical in cardiology, particularly in conditions like heart failure, myocardial infarction, and valvular diseases.
Category
Example in Use
English: The left ventricle exhibits hypertrophy in patients with chronic hypertension due to increased afterload.
Turkish: Kronik hipertansiyonu olan hastalarda sol ventrikül, artan afterload nedeniyle hipertrofi gösterir.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
During a cardiac simulation, the student identifies left ventricular hypertrophy on echocardiography in a 65-year-old male with uncontrolled hypertension.
Response Template
The left ventricular ejection fraction is currently measured at 55%, indicating normal systolic function.
Mini FAQ
What does Left Ventricle mean in medical English?
The lower left chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the systemic circulation via the aorta.
When is Left Ventricle used in clinical communication?
The left ventricle is the primary pumping chamber of the heart, responsible for systemic circulation. Its thick muscular walls enable it to generate the high pressures needed to overcome systemic vascular resistance. Assessment of left ventricular function is critical in cardiology, particularly in conditions like heart failure, myocardial infarction, and valvular diseases.
Which glossary category includes Left Ventricle?
Left Ventricle is grouped under Anatomy in the HealthSpeak glossary.
Related Terms
Pulmonary Artery
The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation, bifurcating into left and right pulmonary arteries.
Mitral Valve
The bicuspid valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle that prevents backflow of blood during ventricular systole.
Left Atrium
The upper chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins and pumps it into the left ventricle.
Right Ventricle
The lower right chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary circulation via the pulmonary artery.