Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of sweat with a high salt content and mucus secretions with an abnormal viscosity.

Abnormal left ventricular function

Inability of the left ventricle to perform its normal physiologic function. Failure is either due to an inability to contract the left ventricle or the inability to relax completely and fill with blood during diastole.


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PMID (PMCID)
16102466
 FEMALE Adult
Lymphocytic myocarditis after lung transplantation.
Weinkauf J, Walia R, Berry GJ, Vagelos R, Faul JL.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2005;24(8):1163-5.
A 23-year-old woman developed congestive heart failure and severe left ventricular dysfunction 32 months after a bilateral lung allograft for cystic fibrosis.