Isolated noncompaction of the myocardium

We report the case of a 42-year-old female with fatigue on exertion and palpitation consequent to the existence of isolated noncompaction of the myocardium. We discuss clinical and familial findings, diagnostic possibilities, and prognostic and therapeutical implications of this rare disorder of end...

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Published in:	Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia Vol. 74; no. 3; pp. 253 - 261
Main Authors:	Elias, J, Valadão, W, Kuniyoshi, R, Queiroz, A, Peixoto, C A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English Portuguese
Published:	Brazil 01-03-2000
Subjects:	Adult Anti-Arrhythmia Agents - therapeutic use Anticoagulants - therapeutic use Atenolol - therapeutic use Echocardiography, Doppler Electrocardiography Female Heart Defects, Congenital - diagnosis Heart Defects, Congenital - drug therapy Heart Ventricles - abnormalities Humans
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Summary:	We report the case of a 42-year-old female with fatigue on exertion and palpitation consequent to the existence of isolated noncompaction of the myocardium. We discuss clinical and familial findings, diagnostic possibilities, and prognostic and therapeutical implications of this rare disorder of endomyocardial morphogenesis.
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ISSN:	0066-782X