An unusual cause of cardiac failure.
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.
Cardiovascular Research Centre, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia.
Angela G
AG
Bertaso
James D
JD
Richardson
Dennis T L
DT
Wong
Shah
S
Azarisman
Karen S L
KS
Teo
Stephen G
SG
Worthley
D003287:Contrast Media; D005355:Fibrosis; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D056830:Isolated Noncompaction of the Ventricular Myocardium / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D019028:Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis
D003287:Contrast Media