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Case Reports
. 2023 Dec 1;20(10-12):9-11.
eCollection 2023 Oct-Dec.

Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis in a Patient Presenting with Epileptic Seizure: A "Double-edged Sword"

Eirini Beneki  1 , Kyriakos Dimitriadis  1 , Konstantinos Tsatiris  2 , Konstantina Aggeli  1 , Konstantinos Tsioufis  1
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Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis in a Patient Presenting with Epileptic Seizure: A "Double-edged Sword"

Eirini Beneki et al. Innov Clin Neurosci. .

Abstract

Transient loss of consciousness (TLOC) is a common presentation to emergency departments and may be due to syncope or epileptic seizures. The distinction between both entities can be challenging. This case illustrates the need for a multidisciplinary team approach in TLOC to avoid misdiagnosis leading to improper treatment.

Keywords: Noncompaction cardiomyopathy; epilepsy; loss of consciousness; seizure; ventricular tachycardia.

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DISCLOSURES: The authors have no conflicts of interest relevant to the contents of this article.

Figures

FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 1.
A) Parasternal short axis view demonstrates increased left ventricular trabeculation of the apical segments and deep intertrabecular recesses consistent with left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy. B) Color flow Doppler imaging shows the direct blood flow from the ventricular cavity into deep intertrabecular recesses.
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 2.
Patient’s electroencephalogram with theta waves showing epileptic brain activity.
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