Transient postnatal heart failure caused by noncompaction of the right ventricular myocardium

Isolated noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium is a cardiomyopathy influencing almost exclusively the left ventricle in children and adults. We report a case of a neonate presenting with right ventricular failure caused by a noncompaction of the right ventricle. However, later course of the di...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric cardiology 2005-08, Vol.26 (4), p.452-454
Hauptverfasser:	Hruda, J, Sobotka-Plojhar, M A, Fetter, W P F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors - therapeutic use Captopril - therapeutic use Cardiomyopathy Cardiotonic Agents - therapeutic use Case studies Causes of Complications and side effects Diagnosis Digoxin - therapeutic use Echocardiography Female Follow-Up Studies Heart Defects, Congenital - complications Heart Defects, Congenital - diagnostic imaging Heart diseases Heart failure Heart Failure - diagnostic imaging Heart Failure - etiology Heart Failure - therapy Heart Ventricles - abnormalities Heart Ventricles - diagnostic imaging Humans Infant, Newborn Respiration, Artificial
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Zusammenfassung:	Isolated noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium is a cardiomyopathy influencing almost exclusively the left ventricle in children and adults. We report a case of a neonate presenting with right ventricular failure caused by a noncompaction of the right ventricle. However, later course of the disease demonstrated biventricular involvement. Right ventricular noncompaction can be a cause of early postnatal right ventricular failure.
ISSN:	0172-0643 1432-1971
DOI:	10.1007/s00246-004-0752-z