Left ventricular non-compaction

Case contributed by Stefan Tigges
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Multiple prior episodes of heart failure.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

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 the diagnosis of left ventricular non-compaction.

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