The incidence of LVNC is unknown, but considered rare. However, many cases likely are overlooked due to the often subtle echocardiographic changes being mistaken for dilated cardiomyopathy or ...

Non-compaction cardiomyopathy is a heart condition caused by defects that arise during fetal development and can have diverse health impacts in affected individuals, including sudden cardiac death.

Left ventricular non-compaction, also known as LVNC, spongy myocardium or hypertrabeculation syndrome, is a pathologic cardiac condition in which the myocytes exhibit a “spongy” appearance. This is ...