Isolated left ventricular hypoplasia - A singularity

Isolated left ventricular hypoplasia is an entity with uncertain natural history and etiology. The presentation could vary from being asymptomatic to sudden death. This form of cardiomyopathy has been reported in infants as well as in adults. This case report aims to alert physicians to this diagnos...

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Published in:	Annals of pediatric cardiology Vol. 13; no. 4; pp. 337 - 339
Main Authors:	Choh, Naseer, Amreen, Saika, Mir, Amber, Malik, Aadil, Hameed, Mudasir, Shaheen, Feroze, Gojwari, Tariq
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01-10-2020 Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Cardiomyopathy Case Report Medical diagnosis Pediatric cardiology Pediatrics isolated left ventricular hypoplasia fatty left ventricular apex Cardiomyopathy septal bowing
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Summary:	Isolated left ventricular hypoplasia is an entity with uncertain natural history and etiology. The presentation could vary from being asymptomatic to sudden death. This form of cardiomyopathy has been reported in infants as well as in adults. This case report aims to alert physicians to this diagnosis and the undeniable advantage of cardiac magnetic resonance.
ISSN:	0974-2069 0974-5149
DOI:	10.4103/apc.APC_88_19