A case of left ventricular noncompaction in pregnancy and its interdisciplinary management
E Reuschel, C Stöllberger, A Baessler, F Heissenhuber, K Kurzidim, C Schepp, G Badelt, B Seelbach-Goebel · Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2016 · Heft 10
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Introduction: Left ventricular hypertrabeculation/noncompaction (LVHT) is a cardiac abnormality of unknown etiology, characterized by extensive trabeculations of the left ventricular cavity. LVHT is no contraindication for pregnancy, however worsening of cardiac function and development of malignant arrhythmias has been described. Protection against malignant arrhythmias can be provided by implanted defibrillators (ICDs). We present the first LVHT case with a lifevest (Firma Zoll) during pregnancy. Case report: A 27-years old woman with a diagnosis of LVHT presented within the 16th week of pregnancy. Echocardiog…
