Key result
Medical therapy in a 24-year-old male with isolated left ventricular apical hypoplasia maintained NYHA class II symptoms without worsening heart failure or thromboembolism at 18 months.
Why the study?
Isolated left ventricular apical hypoplasia is a rare cardiac condition with reported severe and fatal cases, motivating efforts for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Population
One 24-year-old male with heart failure and atrial fibrillation
Design
Case report
Authors
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Medical therapy may stabilize mild symptoms in isolated LV apical hypoplasia; extends sparse case data but leaves optimal management open for prospective study.
Case Report (n=1)
This case highlights the utility of multimodality imaging for diagnosing isolated left ventricular apical hypoplasia and the effectiveness of medical therapy for managing its complications.
Román et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Isolated left ventricular apical hypoplasia (n=1). Medical therapy (carvedilol, enalapril, digoxin, and warfarin) was evaluated on Clinical status at 18 months. Medical therapy in a 24-year-old male with isolated left ventricular apical hypoplasia maintained NYHA class II symptoms without worsening heart failure or thromboembolism at 18 months.