Left ventricular non-compaction associated with patent ductus arteriosus

Shih Hung Hsiao, Tao Yu Lee*, Guang Yuan Mar, Nan Jing Peng, Jyh Seng Wang, Ming Ting Wu, Kai Sheng Hsieh, Chun Peng Liu, Hung Tin Chiang

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Abstract

Isolated left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a rare congenital anomaly. It is characterized by numerous prominent ventricular trabecullations and deep intertrabecular recesses. The incidences of associated cardiovascular complication and congenital heart disease are high. It is associated with congestive heart failure, ventricular arrhythmia, embolic events, and distinctive facial dysmorphism. Familial tendency has also been reported. It is believed to represent an arrest in endomyocardial morphogenesis. The prognosis for patients is grim. The most common cause of death in these patients was sudden cardiac collapse. Many patients suffered from transient ischemic attacks, pulmonary embolisms, heart failure events, pulmonary edema episodes, cardiogenic shock and sustained ventricular tachycardia. Even asymptomatic patients were still at risk of unpredictable ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac collapse. We report a 36-year-old female with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and an incidental finding of left ventricular non-compaction. As far as we know, this is the first report of left ventricular non-compaction associated with PDA.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)251-255
Number of pages5
JournalActa Cardiologica Sinica
Volume20
Issue number4
StatePublished - Dec 2004

Keywords

  • Left ventricular non-compaction

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