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Noncompaction of the left ventricular myocardium (LVNC) is a rare cardiomyopathywith a spectrum of clinical presentations. The pathogenesis of this type of cardiomyopathyinvolves an arrest in the process of compaction during embryonic life. Identificationof high risk individuals with this syndrome is challenging; it can cause presentationsranging from an asymptomatic state to malignant ventricular arrhythmias and suddendeath. We present a 19-year-old man who presented with syncope and was later diagnosedwith left ventricular noncompaction.

Grade inflation in baccalaureate social work programs, its causes, and how it affects the future of social work and students are discussed.