LVNC – A review
Journal: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports (Vol.2, No. 4)Publication Date: 2021-08-31
Authors : Lisa Brandon; Brian Kerr; Ken McDonald;
Page : 1-3
Keywords : Hr-Ref; heart failure; lv non compaction; arrhythmias; lcd Risk.;
Abstract
LVNC is a relatively new clinical entity, with a significant increase in awareness and diagnosis in recent years. Currently the aetiology and pathogenesis of LVNC remains uncertain, alongside prevalence, however the diagnosis of LVNC appears to be increasing with improving imaging techniques. For educational purposes involving a rare clinical condition, we present the case of a 52 year old gentleman who was diagnosed with LV non compaction via ECHO and CMR. Interestingly it was noted two of his children had congenital heart disease, one daughter had Tetralogy of Fallot, and a second daughter had both an ASD and VSD. Challenges facing LVNC involve difficulty of diagnosis with no gold standard yet available, uncertainty of benefit with standard disease modifying therapies for HF-REF, and apparent increased risk of arrhythmias suggesting early ICD placement may be warranted for patients
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