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Isolated left ventricular abnormal trabeculation is a cardiac manifestation of neuromuscular disorders.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11111149     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: Isolated left ventricular abnormal trabeculation (ILVAT) is defined as >3 coarse trabeculations of the left ventricular wall, apically to the papillary muscles, in hearts without congenital malformations. The aims of the study were to assess by echocardiography the prevalence of ILVAT, look for cardiac findings in ILVAT and find out if ILVAT is associated with neuromuscular disorders. DESIGN AND RESULTS: In the course of 3 years, ILVAT was found in 15/17, 648 patients (0.08%). Twelve patients had heart failure, all had ECG abnormalities. All patients had neuromuscular disorders. A definite diagnosis could be established in 10 patients (metabolic myopathy, n = 9; Becker's muscular dystrophy, n = 1). The remaining 5 patients refused further neurological investigations. CONCLUSIONS: ILVAT is a rare disorder associated with ECG abnormalities, heart failure and neuromuscular disorders, which is a reason why both cardiologists and neurologists should be involved.
Authors:
C Stöllberger; J Finsterer; G Blazek
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cardiology     Volume:  94     ISSN:  0008-6312     ISO Abbreviation:  Cardiology     Publication Date:  2000  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-01-11     Completed Date:  2001-01-11     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1266406     Medline TA:  Cardiology     Country:  SWITZERLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  72-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Krankenanstalt Rudolfstiftung, Wien, Osterreich. claudia.stoellberger@pips.co.at
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Biopsy, Needle
Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis,  epidemiology,  etiology*
Cohort Studies
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Female
Heart Ventricles / abnormalities*,  pathology,  ultrasonography
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neuromuscular Diseases / complications*,  diagnosis
Prevalence
Prognosis
Prospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / diagnosis,  etiology*

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