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Left ventricular non-compaction in pregnancy.
Ismail Dogu Kilic1, Halil Tanriverdi, Harun Evrengul
1Department of Cardiology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Istanbul, Turkey. idogukilic@gmail.com
Cardiovascular Journal of Africa
|June 4, 2013
Summary
Left-ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a rare heart muscle condition. This case report details a pregnant patient experiencing heart failure due to LVNC, highlighting its infrequent occurrence during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Left-ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a rare cardiomyopathy characterized by incomplete myocardial compaction during embryonic development.
- It leads to prominent ventricular trabeculations and deep inter-trabecular recesses, potentially causing heart failure.
- LVNC is infrequently reported in pregnant individuals, making such cases significant for clinical understanding.
Observation:
- A pregnant patient presented with symptoms indicative of heart failure.
- Echocardiographic evaluation was performed to investigate the cause of heart failure.
- The echocardiogram revealed characteristic features of left-ventricular non-compaction.
Findings:
- The patient's echocardiogram demonstrated significant left-ventricular non-compaction.
- Prominent trabeculations and deep inter-trabecular recesses were observed in the left ventricle.
- These findings correlated with the patient's presenting symptoms of heart failure during pregnancy.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering LVNC in pregnant patients with heart failure symptoms.
- Early diagnosis and management of LVNC in pregnancy are crucial for maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Further research into the presentation and management of LVNC during pregnancy is warranted.
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