Isolated noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium

Isolated noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium is a recently described anomaly. We report the first case of this anomaly presenting as a restrictive cardiomyopathy, and the first association of this entity with endocardial fibrosis.

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Published in:Pediatric cardiology 1996-01, Vol.17 (1), p.43-45
Main Authors: Hook, S, Ratliff, N B, Rosenkranz, E, Sterba, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive - diagnostic imaging
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive - etiology
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive - surgery
Child, Preschool
Endomyocardial Fibrosis - complications
Endomyocardial Fibrosis - diagnostic imaging
Endomyocardial Fibrosis - surgery
Heart Transplantation
Heart Ventricles - abnormalities
Heart Ventricles - pathology
Humans
Male
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Isolated noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium is a recently described anomaly. We report the first case of this anomaly presenting as a restrictive cardiomyopathy, and the first association of this entity with endocardial fibrosis.
ISSN:0172-0643
1432-1971
DOI:10.1007/BF02505811