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KMID : 0882420150880010069
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2015 Volume.88 No. 1 p.69 ~ p.73
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Isolated Right Ventricular Noncompaction Accompanied by Right Ventricular Failure
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Lim Sang-Hyok
Ahn Ji-Hun
O Tae-Hun
Lee Dong-Hyun
Park Min-Woo
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Abstract
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Noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy caused by arrest of normal endomyocardial embryogenesis. Isolated right ventricular noncompaction (IRNC) is an even rarer form of this disease. We report herein on a 68 year-old male diagnosed with IRNC who presented with right-sided heart failure, without involvement of the left ventricle. Diagnosis was achieved with the aid of echocardiography and ventriculography. Medical treatment including prescription of diuretics, a calcium channel blocker, and digitalis, improved both the symptoms and right ventricular function.
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KEYWORD
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Right ventricular noncompaction, Echocardiography, Right-sided heart failure
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