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Isolation of Human Ventricular Cardiomyocytes from Vibratome-Cut Myocardial Slices
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Isolated noncompaction of the myocardium
Dinaldo Cavalcanti de Oliveira1, Marcelo Menezes Malta, Jairo Alves Pinheiro
1Hospital do Coração, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. doliveira@hcor.com.br
Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|March 27, 2007
Summary
This study details a rare congenital heart defect, noncompaction of the myocardium (NCM). Early diagnosis through echocardiography is crucial for managing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Noncompaction of the myocardium (NCM) is a rare congenital heart defect.
- Few cases have been published since its initial description 15 years ago.
Observation:
- A 37-year-old female presented with palpitations, extrasystoles, and ventricular bigeminy on ECG.
- Three-dimensional Doppler echocardiography showed prominent trabeculations and deep intertrabecular recesses with blood flow.
Findings:
- Cardiac MRI confirmed echocardiographic findings of isolated NCM.
- Clinical presentation and laboratory results supported the diagnosis.
Implications:
- Understanding echocardiographic findings aids in early diagnosis of NCM.
- Prompt diagnosis facilitates more adequate patient treatment and management.
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