Left Ventricular Noncompaction Anatomical Phenotype or Distinct Cardiomyopathy?

BackgroundThere is considerable overlap between left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) and other cardiomyopathies. LVNC has been reported in up to 40% of the general population, raising questions about whether it is a distinct pathological entity, a remodeling epiphenomenon, or merely an anatomical phenotype.ObjectivesThe authors determined the prevalence and predictors of LVNC in a healthy population using 4 cardiac magnetic resonance imaging diagnostic criteria.MethodsVolunteers>40 years of age (N  = 1,651) with no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a 10-year risk of CVD 
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research