Isolated left ventricular non-compaction as an unusual cause of heart failure: a case report
Nicholas L M Cruden1, Martin A Denvir
1Department of Cardiology, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France Crescent, Little France, Edinburgh, UK. nick.cruden@ed.ac.uk
Introduction:
Isolated left ventricular non-compaction is a recently described form of cardiomyopathy that is associated with a significant risk of life-threatening arrhythmia and thromboembolic complications.
Case Presentation:
We report the presentation, diagnosis and management of isolated left ventricular non-compaction in a 54-year-old Caucasian woman presenting with progressive symptoms of heart failure.
Conclusion:
Advances in diagnostic imaging have undoubtedly led to an increase in the detection of isolated left ventricular non-compaction. Diagnosing and differentiating this uncommon condition from other forms of cardiomyopathy are important as treatment and prognosis may differ significantly. Our current understanding of isolated left ventricular non-compaction, including diagnostic criteria, management and prognosis, is discussed.
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