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Preserved systolic function with isolated left ventricular noncompaction in an elderly patient
Dursun Aras1, Omac Tufekcioglu, Serkan Topaloglu
1Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey. sevgidursun06@yahoo.com
Summary
Isolated left ventricular noncompaction (IVNC) is a rare heart condition. This report details the oldest known case of IVNC in an elderly patient with preserved heart function.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Genetics
- Embryology
Background:
- Isolated left ventricular noncompaction (IVNC) is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy.
- It arises from abnormal endomyocardial embryogenesis.
- Clinical features include heart dysfunction, embolism, and arrhythmias.
Observation:
- A 78-year-old patient was diagnosed with IVNC.
- The patient presented with preserved left ventricular systolic function.
- This is the oldest reported case of IVNC with preserved LV function.
Findings:
- IVNC can occur in elderly individuals.
- Preserved left ventricular systolic function is possible in older IVNC patients.
- The clinical characterization and natural course of IVNC in the elderly require further study.
Implications:
- This case expands the known age range for IVNC diagnosis.
- It highlights the importance of considering IVNC in elderly patients with heart conditions.
- Further research is needed to understand IVNC's long-term effects in older populations.