Left ventricular non-compaction

Case contributed by Stefan Tigges
Diagnosis almost certain

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Multiple prior episodes of heart failure.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
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Marked hypertrabeculation of the left ventricular myocardium with thin compacted myocardium and decreased left ventricular contraction.

Case Discussion

The combination of extensive hypertrabeculation of the left ventricular myocardium, thin compacted myocardium, and decreased left ventricular contraction should suggest left ventricular non-compaction.

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