Clinical and echocardiography features of diagnosed in adulthood isolated left ventricular noncompaction: A case series study

• Main Authors: Wen-Hung Huang, Kuo-Tzu Sung, Jui-Peng Tsai, Chi-In Lo, Chih-Chung Hsiao, Jen-Yuan Kuo, Cheng-Huang Su, Ming-Ren Chen, Chung-Lieh Hung
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
• Series: Journal of Medical Ultrasound
• Subjects: Cardiomyopathy; echocardiography; heart failure; isolated left ventricular noncompaction
• Online Access: http://www.jmuonline.org/article.asp?issn=0929-6441;year=2018;volume=26;issue=1;spage=37;epage=41;aulast=Huang

Background: Left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC) is a primary genetic cardiomyopathy with morphologically unique characteristics, including loose “spongy” meshwork. Subjects carrying these disorders were typically presented with triad of heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and consequences of mural thrombi formation. The clinical and echocardiographic features regarding LVNC, however, are not widely known. Methods: A retrospective survey involving 11 patients who fulfilled echocardiographic criteria for LVNC defined by Jenni et al. was conducted at MacKay Memorial Hospital from January 2009 to March 2017. Parameters assessed by echocardiography and clinical data were further analyzed. Results: Significantly depressed left ventricular systolic function assessed by echocardiography was noticed in a majority of our adult study cases. Conclusion: Considering the fatal complications LVNC may lead to, it is essential for clinical cardiologists to early identify suspicious individuals, and the establishment of definitive criteria and early treatment is essential.