Noncompacted ventricular myocardium: Is syncope the only warning sign?

Trieu Q. Ho, Daniel J. Lenihan, Bharat K. Kantharia, Anne H. Dougherty

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Abstract

We present a case of a 14-year-old young boy with ventricular noncompaction and coexistent Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome who presented with syncope. Detailed testing was performed, and an ablation was successful for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome; however, because of patient/family desires, an implantable cardiodefibrillator was placed. A careful review of the literature highlights the complex decision making involved with this condition.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)497-500
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of the Medical Sciences
Volume339
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Isolated noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

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