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What is Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy (NCCM)?

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A genetic disease characterized by excessive and unusual trabeculations within the mature left ventricle.

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What is the primary morphological appearance of NCCM?

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A spongy morphological appearance of the myocardium with abnormal trabeculations.

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Which part of the heart is primarily affected by NCCM?

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The left ventricle (LV).

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What are the two distinct layers of myocardium noted in NCCM?

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  • Compacted myocardium
  • Non-compacted myocardium
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What are some clinical associations of NCCM?

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  • Left ventricular dilation
  • Hypertrophy
  • Systolic dysfunction
  • Diastolic dysfunction
  • Atrial enlargement
  • Congenital heart disease
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What is the estimated occurrence of NCCM in live births?

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Approximately 1 per 7000 live births.

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True or False: NCCM can occur in both children and adults.

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True.

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What are the risks associated with NCCM?

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  • Left or right ventricular failure
  • Ventricular arrhythmias
  • Atrioventricular block
  • Sudden death
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What factors may contribute to the variability in clinical presentation of NCCM?

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Age and presence of associated systemic diseases.

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Which imaging technique is commonly used for diagnosing NCCM?

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Echocardiography.

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What are the genetic causes of left ventricular noncompaction?

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  • ACTC1
  • CASQ2
  • DTNA
  • DYS
  • GLA
  • LDB3
  • LMNA
  • MIB1
  • MYBPC3
  • MYH7
  • Nkx2-5
  • TAZ
  • TNNT2
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What are the potential outcomes for patients with NCCM?

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  • Asymptomatic
  • End-stage heart failure
  • Lethal arrhythmias
  • Sudden cardiac death
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Fill in the blank: NCCM is also known as _______.

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left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC)

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What was the prevalence of NCCM reported among heart failure patients?

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3–4%.

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What is a significant feature of NCCM pathology?

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Numerous excessively prominent trabeculations with deep intra-trabecular recesses.

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What is the role of mitochondrial function in NCCM?

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Disrupted mitochondrial function is thought to have a causal role.

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What is the significance of the Notch or Wnt signaling pathways in NCCM?

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They may be part of a ‘final common pathway’ for NCCM associated with congenital heart disease.

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What treatments are focused on for NCCM?

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  • Improvement of cardiac efficiency
  • Reduction of mechanical stress
  • Arrhythmia therapy
  • Implantation of an ICD
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Which age group has the worst reported outcomes for NCCM?

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Infants.

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True or False: Most patients with NCCM are symptomatic.

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False.

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What does the American Heart Association classify NCCM as?

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A distinct cardiomyopathy.

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What are the clinical features of NCCM?

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Highly variable, ranging from asymptomatic to severe heart failure or arrhythmias.

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What is the role of thrombi in patients with NCCM?

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Mural thrombi can develop, posing risks for stroke or coronary obstruction.

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What can cause subendocardial ischemia in NCCM?

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Prominent trabeculations and intra-trabecular recesses affecting perfusion.

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What is the annualized event rate of cardiovascular deaths in adults with isolated NCCM?
4% ## Footnote This statistic was reported in a study by Bhatia et al.
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What percentage of first-degree relatives of index cases screened by echocardiography were identified with familial NCCM?
30% ## Footnote This finding was noted in studies reviewed by Bhatia et al.
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What was the mortality rate among children diagnosed with isolated left ventricular noncompaction?
12.8% ## Footnote This statistic is based on a retrospective review by Brescia et al.
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How many children diagnosed with isolated left ventricular noncompaction presented with or developed cardiac dysfunction?
62% ## Footnote This statistic highlights the association between cardiac dysfunction and mortality.
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What is the hazard ratio for mortality associated with the presence of cardiac dysfunction in NCCM patients?
11 ## Footnote This finding indicates a strong correlation between cardiac dysfunction and increased mortality risk.
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What percentage of patients with NCCM had ECG abnormalities?
87% ## Footnote Common ECG findings included ventricular hypertrophy and repolarization abnormalities.
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True or False: Repolarization abnormalities in NCCM patients are associated with increased mortality.
True ## Footnote The hazard ratio for repolarization abnormalities is 2.1.
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What is the hazard ratio for mortality in NCCM patients with arrhythmias?
2.8 ## Footnote This statistic underscores the increased risk of mortality in patients with arrhythmias.
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What are the two forms of NCCM primarily focused on in reports?
* Isolated NCCM * NCCM with congenital heart disease
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What characterizes the 'benign' form of NCCM?
Normal left ventricular size and wall thickness with preserved systolic and diastolic function ## Footnote This subtype accounts for up to ~35% of NCCM patients.
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What is the outcome of patients with the 'benign' form of NCCM in the absence of significant arrhythmias?
Good outcome ## Footnote This form does not typically represent a cardiomyopathy.
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What defines the NCCM subtype with arrhythmias?
Preserved systolic function with normal left ventricular size and wall thickness but evidence of underlying arrhythmias.
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What is the outcome of the dilated cardiomyopathy form of NCCM?
Similar outcome compared to those with a similar degree of dilated cardiomyopathy ## Footnote Neonates and infants have a worse outcome.
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What characterizes the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy form of NCCM?
Left ventricular thickening, usually with asymmetric septal hypertrophy, diastolic dysfunction, and hypercontractile systolic function.
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What is the risk associated with the mixed phenotype of hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathy form of NCCM?
Increased risk of mortality ## Footnote Commonly associated with metabolic or mitochondrial disease in pediatric patients.
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What is the hallmark of the restrictive cardiomyopathy form of NCCM?
Left atrial or biatrial dilation and diastolic dysfunction.
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What imaging modalities are primarily used for diagnosing NCCM?
* Transthoracic echocardiography * Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR)
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What T/C ratio is typically considered diagnostic for NCCM using echocardiography?
>2 at end diastole ## Footnote Alternative diagnostic criteria exist but require expert assessment.
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What is the significance of cardiac MRI in diagnosing NCCM?
Better definition of NCCM extent and additional morphological characterization of the myocardium.
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What diagnostic criterion is proposed for CMR regarding trabeculations?
Trabeculations >20% of total mass being diagnostic.
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What is the concern regarding the use of cardiac computed tomography for NCCM diagnosis?
High radiation doses ## Footnote This is a significant concern for children requiring long-term surveillance.
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What is the typical ECG finding in patients with NCCM?
Abnormal findings, including hypertrophy by voltage criteria.
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What is the typical ECG finding in patients with Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy (NCCM)?
Abnormal findings include: * Hypertrophy by voltage criteria * T wave inversion * ST segment abnormalities * Left atrial enlargement * Left axis deviation * QTc prolongation * Pre-excitation * Extreme QRS voltages in neonates and young children ## Footnote Up to 87% of patients exhibit these findings.
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What are the common arrhythmias observed in Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy?
Supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, as well as bradyarrhythmias ## Footnote Many arrhythmias can be life-threatening.
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True or False: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are ineffective in preventing sudden arrhythmic death in NCCM patients.
False ## Footnote ICDs have been shown to be highly effective for prevention.
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What percentage of adult patients with NCCM experience ventricular tachyarrhythmias?
38–47% ## Footnote This includes those with cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation.
51
In children with NCCM, what are the considerations prior to implanting an ICD?
Pharmacologic anti-arrhythmia therapies may be indicated due to high rates of lead fractures and inappropriate shocks ## Footnote This is particularly relevant for small children.
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What was the percentage of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) documented in NCCM patients?
54% of patients ## Footnote PVCs were documented in 250 ECGs from 55 patients.
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Fill in the blank: The final common pathways of left ventricular noncompaction include disruptions in _______ and signaling pathway disturbances.
[sarcomere function] ## Footnote This can be due to direct mutations or secondary disruptions.
54
What are the phenotypic classifications of NCCM according to the Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry?
Classifications include: * Dilated NCCM * Hypertrophic NCCM * Restrictive NCCM * Isolated NCCM * Indeterminate NCCM ## Footnote These classifications help assess patient outcomes.
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Which NCCM phenotype had the best outcomes in terms of time to death or transplant?
Isolated NCCM ## Footnote This was followed by the HCM-form of NCCM.
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What was the five-year transplant rate for children with the DCM-form of NCCM?
27% ## Footnote This was the same for the indeterminate phenotype group.
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What is a significant finding regarding the progression of isolated NCCM cases?
12% progressed to an associated cardiomyopathy phenotype within 2 years ## Footnote Two deaths were observed shortly after diagnosis among isolated NCCM cases.

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