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"non-compacted/compacted myocardium ratio of ≥3:1 in at least one of the following segments (1–3, 7–16) – the apical segment 17 is excluded"

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"non-compacted/compacted myocardium ratio of ≥3:1 in at least one of the following segments (1–3, 7–16) – the apical segment 17 is excluded"

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"non-compacted/compacted myocardium ratio of ≥3:1 in at least one of the following segments (1–3, 7–16) – the apical segment 17 is excluded"

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"trabeculation (non-compacted/compacted) in segments 4–6 of ≥2:1"

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Colon Spacing

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"a ratio of non-compacted : compacted myocardium ≤2.3:1 is considered normal"

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Acronyms

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"might be associated with a long QT interval"

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"referred to as the non-compacted or "NC" layer"

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List Caps

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"Ebstein anomaly (25%)"

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Strong

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"A good diagnostic clue is a ratio of non-compacted telediastolic myocardium to compacted telediastolic myocardium of more than 2.3:1 (sensitivity: 86%, specificity: 99%) ^10,11."

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"A good diagnostic clue is a ratio of non-compacted telediastolic myocardium to compacted telediastolic myocardium of more than 2.3:1 (sensitivity: 86%, specificity: 99%) ^10,11."

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"a ratio of non-compacted : compacted myocardium ≤2.3:1 is considered normal"

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Headings Valid

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Expected headings

H1 Terminology
H1 Usage
H1 Epidemiology
H2 Risk factors
H2 Associations
H1 Clinical presentation
H2 Complications
H1 Diagnosis
H2 Diagnostic criteria
H2 Diagnostic clues
H1 Pathology
H2 Aetiology
H2 Location
H2 Classification
H2 Macroscopic appearance
H2 Microscopic appearance
H2 Immunophenotype
H2 Markers
H2 Genetics
H1 Radiographic features
H2 Plain radiograph
H2 Mammography
H2 Antenatal ultrasound
H2 Transoesophageal echocardiography
H2 Ultrasound
H2 CT
H3 Dual-energy CT
H2 Angiography (DSA)
H2 MRI
H2 CT/MRI
H2 Nuclear medicine
H3 PET-CT
H3 PET-MRI
H1 Radiology report
H1 Treatment and prognosis
H2 Complications
H1 History and etymology
H1 Differential diagnosis
H2 Clinical differential diagnosis
H1 Practical points
H1 See also

"Associations"

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"Echocardiography"

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There Is

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"There is controversy as to whether non-compaction of the left ventricle represents a distinct disease versus a phenotypic manifestation of various cardiomyopathies ⁹. For example, although left ventricular non-compaction is classified as primary genetic cardiomyopathy by the American Heart Association, it remains unclassified by both the World Health Organisation and the European Society of Cardiology ⁹."

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"Echocardiography was traditionally used in the diagnosis of left ventricular non-compaction, with the addition of contrast greatly increasing the sensitivity of this examination. However, cardiac MRI is now considered the modality of choice to make this diagnosis. There are no universally accepted echocardiographic criteria for left ventricular non-compaction. The most common echocardiographic features include ⁷:"

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Semicolons

suggestion

"Additionally, findings of non-compaction of the left ventricle may be seen in a spectrum of clinical presentations. It may be seen as a component of cardiomyopathy, such as in Barth syndrome, or in concert with other myocardial structural/functional abnormalities (e.g. dilated, restrictive, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathies); however, it may be acquired/reversible and/or observed in subjects with normal left ventricular function and size."

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"While non-compaction of the left ventricle may be an isolated morphological variant, discovered in patients with otherwise structurally and functionally normal hearts, it may also present as a component of congenital heart disease or true cardiomyopathy; in this latter instance, it may present as congestive heart failure. Other presenting features may include ⁸:"

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