Edgardo Quiñones, Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Cardiovasculares, Clínica Imbanaco, Cali, Colombia
Pablo H. Bustamante-Paredes, Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Cardiovasculares, Clínica Imbanaco, Cali, Colombia
This report describes a case of sudden death in a 53-year-old male diagnosed with noncompaction cardiomyopathy and severe ventricular dysfunction with 34% of left ventricular ejection fraction. Noncompaction cardiomyopathy is a rare condition that increases the risk of ventricular arrhythmias and heart failure. We present a detailed analysis of the patient’s clinical course from initial diagnosis to cardiopulmonary arrest, including critical clinical findings, interventions performed, and outcome. This report highlights the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive management of this condition to reduce the risk of fatal complications.
Keywords: Cardiomyopathies. Arrhythmias. Sudden death. Case reports.