"NASCI case of the month: left ventricular apical hypoplasia"

Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2024 Feb;40(2):295-297. doi: 10.1007/s10554-023-03016-4. Epub 2023 Dec 1.

Abstract

Left ventricular apical hypoplasia is a rare congenital condition. It can cause nonspecific symptoms and can be accompanied by cardiac conduction system alterations such as bundle branch block, atrial flutter (AF) or atrial fibrillation. The diagnosis mostly is made by imaging.

Keywords: Apical hypoplasia; Cardiomyopathy; Left ventricle.

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Fibrillation* / diagnostic imaging
  • Atrial Flutter* / diagnostic imaging
  • Bundle-Branch Block / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiac Conduction System Disease
  • Humans
  • Predictive Value of Tests