Left ventricular non-compaction: is it really isolated?

Eur J Echocardiogr. 2008 Mar;9(2):321-2. doi: 10.1093/ejechocard/jen065.

Abstract

Isolated ventricular non-compaction (IVNC) is a genetically determined cardiac disease mainly involving the left ventricle. Since the first description and recognition of IVNC as a distinct cardiomyopathy, many cases have been described. However, the associated right-sided cardiac anomalies are unusual. Two cases of IVNC showing associated right-sided pathology on transthoracic echocardiography are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cardiomyopathies / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / pathology