Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 23, 2025

Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
Published on: October 14, 2022
Left Ventricular Non-compaction in a 40-Year-Old Male With Congenital Hydrocephalus
Charlotte Ritchie1, Sara Albagoush1
1Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, USA.
Abstract:
Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a rare type of cardiomyopathy resulting from ineffective embryogenesis and is typically recognized shortly after birth. Here, we report a case of LVNC in a 40-year-old male with a history of congenital hydrocephalus who presented in overt heart failure. To date, there have been few reported cases of LVNC associated with hydrocephalus in the pediatric population and the pathophysiology is poorly understood. This nonclassical presentation of LVNC illustrates a rare cause of heart failure that may be related to hydrocephalus. Recognition of LVNC and further elucidating its association with hydrocephalus is crucial for identifying risk factors of LVNC and preventing its progression to heart failure.
Related Concept Videos
Cardiomyopathy III: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Imbalances in Cardiac Output
CHF can occur due to the failure of either side of the heart. Left-side failure leads to pulmonary congestion—the right side continues to send...
Mitral Regurgitation I: Introduction
Mitral Stenosis I: Introduction
Heart Failure II: Pathophysiology
Cardiomyopathy II: Dilated Cardiomyopathy

