TY - JOUR
T1 - Isolated left ventricular non-compaction controversies in diagnostic criteria, adverse outcomes and management
AU - Thavendiranathan, Paaladinesh
AU - Dahiya, Arun
AU - Phelan, Dermot
AU - Desai, Milind Y.
AU - Wilson Tang, W. H.
PY - 2013/5
Y1 - 2013/5
N2 - Isolated left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a morphological abnormality of excessive trabeculation of the LV, often complicated by ventricular dysfunction, arrhythmias and cardioembolism. Advances in cardiovascular imaging and widespread availability of imaging technology have led to an increase in the diagnosis of LVNC imposing a need for evidence-based imaging diagnostic criteria. Although recent studies have addressed the utility of newer diagnostic methodologies and the incidence of adverse events in this condition, the diagnosis and management remain controversial. In this review, we provide an overview of the current controversies in the clinical diagnosis of LVNC, and suggest a management approach.
AB - Isolated left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a morphological abnormality of excessive trabeculation of the LV, often complicated by ventricular dysfunction, arrhythmias and cardioembolism. Advances in cardiovascular imaging and widespread availability of imaging technology have led to an increase in the diagnosis of LVNC imposing a need for evidence-based imaging diagnostic criteria. Although recent studies have addressed the utility of newer diagnostic methodologies and the incidence of adverse events in this condition, the diagnosis and management remain controversial. In this review, we provide an overview of the current controversies in the clinical diagnosis of LVNC, and suggest a management approach.
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U2 - 10.1136/heartjnl-2012-302816
DO - 10.1136/heartjnl-2012-302816
M3 - Article
C2 - 23184013
AN - SCOPUS:84876682679
SN - 1355-6037
VL - 99
SP - 681
EP - 689
JO - Heart
JF - Heart
IS - 10
ER -