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Isolated Right Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy: Various Clinical Appearances
Habibie Arifianto1, Enrico A Budiono2
1Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia; Department of Cardiovascular Imaging, Sebelas Maret Hospital, Sukoharjo, Indonesia.
Background:
Isolated right ventricular noncompaction (iRVNC) is an exceedingly rare cardiomyopathy caused by arrested myocardial development, with limited cases described in the literature.
Case Summary:
We present 3 adult patients with iRVNC, each exhibiting distinct clinical profiles ranging from right heart failure, to pulmonary hypertension, to thromboembolic risk. Diagnosis was established using multimodal imaging, particularly transthoracic echocardiography and cardiac computed tomography angiography, which revealed extensive right ventricular trabeculation and preserved left ventricular function. All patients received medical therapy including anticoagulation, with favorable clinical outcomes.
Discussion:
Ventricular noncompaction is typically associated with left ventricular involvement; isolated right ventricular forms are seldom reported and pose diagnostic challenges. This represents to our knowledge the first published case series of adult iRVNC, underscoring its diverse presentations and the importance of clinical awareness and advanced imaging for early recognition.
Take-Home Messages:
Isolated right ventricular noncompaction is rare, under-recognized, and potentially life-threatening. Multimodal imaging and early anticoagulation are key to improving outcomes.
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