Isomerism of the left atrial appendage associated with ventricular noncompaction

Mark K Friedberg; Philip C Ursell; Norman H Silverman

doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.05.063

Isomerism of the left atrial appendage associated with ventricular noncompaction

Am J Cardiol. 2005 Oct 1;96(7):985-90. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.05.063.

Authors

Mark K Friedberg¹, Philip C Ursell, Norman H Silverman

Affiliation

¹ Pediatric Echocardiography, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Lucille Packard Children's Hospital and Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA.

PMID: 16188529
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.05.063

Abstract

This study investigated the rare association of ventricular noncompaction with isomerism of the left atrial appendage and heart block, demonstrating a dire prognosis for this condition. Prenatal recognition is possible by ultrasound, facilitating appropriate prenatal counseling.

MeSH terms

Atrial Appendage / abnormalities*
Atrial Appendage / diagnostic imaging
Echocardiography
Female
Fetal Heart / diagnostic imaging
Fetal Heart / pathology
Gestational Age
Heart Defects, Congenital / pathology
Heart Ventricles / abnormalities*
Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Ultrasonography, Prenatal