Time to Reconsider the Diagnosis of “Left Ventricular Noncompaction” in Adults?

Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is characterised by a bi-layered myocardium, with excessive left ventricular (LV) trabeculation. Ongoing debate exists as to whether LVNC in adults is a distinct cardiomyopathy, or a morphological feature of ventricular remodelling present in physiological and pathological states. In this commentary, we explore how an increase in the diagnosis amongst the healthy adult population, in addition to cardiovascular cohorts and athletes [1], has led to likely overdiagnosis or misdiagnosis —whereby a diagnosis leads to more harm than benefit.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research