Isolated left ventricular non-compaction syndrome - the first reported case in an Emirati male and review of the literature

Isolated ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy (IVNC) is a rare and underdiagnosed condition. However, it is gaining prominence as an important, morphologically distinct cause in patients presenting with heart failure. It is characterized by numerous, excessively prominent trabeculations and deep intertrabecular recesses in the left ventricle (LV). The incidence and prevalence of IVNC in the Arab population are unknown. We report on the first adult Emirati male to be diagnosed with this condition.