An unusual cause of cardiac failure

J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 2012 Mar;13(3):205-6. doi: 10.2459/JCM.0b013e32835120f5.

Abstract

Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a rare cardiomyopathy characterized by deep intertrabecular recesses communicating with the main ventricular chamber. Cardiac magnetic resonance offers high spatial resolution, and thereby substantial aptitude for the diagnosis of LVNC. Additional clinically relevant information, including thrombus and myocardial fibrosis evaluation, can be readily acquired. These images demonstrate classical LVNC morphology in conjunction with its potential sequelae.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Fibrosis
  • Heart Failure / diagnosis
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Isolated Noncompaction of the Ventricular Myocardium / complications*
  • Isolated Noncompaction of the Ventricular Myocardium / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardium / pathology
  • Thrombosis / complications
  • Thrombosis / diagnosis

Substances

  • Contrast Media