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Medical Therapy Leads to Favorable Remodeling in Left Ventricular Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy: Dilated Phenotype.
Pediatric cardiology - 1 Apr 2016
Parent John J, Towbin Jeffrey A, Jefferies John L
Abstract excerpt
Left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC) is a distinct and heterogeneous entity that can lead to progressive cardiac dysfunction and heart failure. LVNC with dilation and/or dysfunction is associated with a greater mortality risk. We hypothesized that initiation of heart failure medications in patients with LVNC and ventricular dysfunction or dilation would improve systolic function and result in...
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