Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Overview

A hypertrophic cardiomyopathy characterized by apical hypertrophy, typically LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY (described as ace of spades sign), and deep T-wave inversions in EKG. Clinical symptoms include minor symptoms such as CHEST PAIN; DYSPNEA; and SYNCOPE to more complex symptoms such as ATRIAL FIBRILLATION; VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION and CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE. A transient left ventricular apical hypertrophy is sometimes associated with TAKOTSUBO CARDIOMYOPATHY.

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Quick facts about Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C14.280.195.400.500|C14.280.238.100.250

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