Cardiomyopathies example: Left Ventricular Non-Compaction (LVNC) cardiomyopathy. ... "LV Non-compaction" (website). http://www ... non-ECG-gated cardiac CT ...
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What is a non dilated left ventricular cardiomyopathy?
Non-dilated left ventricular cardiomyopathy (NDLVC) refers to a cardiomyopathy phenotype that affects the left ventricle and is characterized by non-ischemic myocardial scarring or fatty replacement with or without regional or global wall-motion abnormalities, or in the setting of global left ventricular wall-motion ...
How rare is non-compaction cardiomyopathy?
Left ventricular noncompaction is estimated to affect 8 to 12 per 1 million individuals per year. However, the condition is likely more common than this estimate because individuals who do not have any related signs or symptoms may not come to medical attention.
How do you diagnose noncompaction cardiomyopathy?
The diagnosis of LVNC is based on cardiac testing, family history, medical history, and physical exam. Cardiac testing: An echocardiogram is the most common test used to diagnose LVNC, as the trabeculations within the left ventricle and overall squeeze of the heart can be measured with this test.
What causes trabeculations in the heart?
As the heart develops in the womb, the heart muscle inside the baby's left ventricle appears spongy before gradually becoming smooth and firm, a process called “compaction.” Sometimes this heart muscle compaction does not happen, leaving the left ventricle looking spongy, with crevices called trabeculations.