Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Special Entity.
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https://doi.org/10.22502/jlmc.v7i2.296Keywords:
Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyAbstract
Introduction: Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (AHCM) is a unique variant with distinct clinical presentation, genetics, treatment, complications and outcome. Case: A 52 year non-hypertensive Asian male presented with exertional shortness of breath for two years without chest pain, palpitation or syncope. The apex beat was heaving. Electrocardiogram revealed non q wave deep symmetrical T wave inversion in anterolateral leads and echocardiography demonstrated hypertrophied apical septum. Coronary angiogram showed normal coronaries with typical “Ace of Spade†configuration during ventriculography. Conclusion: Characterization of various forms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is essential for management purpose as apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy usually have benign course.
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