[Left ventricular non compaction: A poorly known cardiomyopathy]

Rev Med Liege. 2015 Jul-Aug;70(7-8):351-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Left ventricular non compaction is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy. It is characterised by a thin compacted epicardial layer, prominent trabeculations and deep recesses that communicate with the left ventricular cavity. This condition may lead to chronic heart failure, life threatening ventricular arrhythmias and systemic embolic events.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / complications
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnosis*
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / therapy
  • Brugada Syndrome
  • Cardiac Conduction System Disease
  • Cardiomyopathies / congenital*
  • Cardiomyopathies / therapy
  • Electric Countershock
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart Conduction System / abnormalities*
  • Heart Failure / congenital
  • Heart Failure / etiology
  • Heart Failure / therapy
  • Heart Ventricles / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male