Trabeculation is a condition where there is a formation of channels in the heart muscles. Left ventricular trabeculation is a condition where the left ventricular chamber is not developed completely. This condition makes the muscles look thick and spongy. This causes impairment in the ability to pump blood. Treatment includes medications like diuretics, ACE inhibitors, etc.
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Is slight increase in trabeculation of left ventricle a worrying issue in 9 months old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 9 months old and we visited a cardiologist a week ago. He does not have any symptoms and is a healthy child. All the dimensions were within range and ejection and fraction were 70 and 40. What they did find was a slight increase in trabeculations of the left ventricle. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Trabeculations are a normal findings in the left ventricle in both the adults and children. When these become excessive along with an increase in LV thickness, then it is considered abnormal. Now this slightly increased trabeculations is entirely a subjective finding... Read Full »