The Current Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy: Review of the Literature.

Authors

Ronald S. Freudenberger MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Courtney E Bennett DO, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2016

Abstract

Isolated left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a genetic cardiomyopathy characterized by prominent ventricular trabeculations and deep intertrabecular recesses, or sinusoids, in communication with the left ventricular cavity. The low prevalence of patients with this cardiomyopathy presents a unique challenge for large, prospective trials to assess its pathogenesis, management, and outcomes. In this paper we review the embryology and genetics of LVNC, the diagnostic approach, and propose a management approach based on the current literature available.

Volume

2016

First Page

5172308

Last Page

5172308

ISSN

2090-8016

Published In/Presented At

Freudenberger, R., & Bennett, C. E. (2016). The Current Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy: Review of the Literature. Cardiology Research And Practice,20165172308. doi:10.1155/2016/5172308

Disciplines

Cardiology | Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

26881173

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, Department of Medicine Faculty

Document Type

Article