Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Apikal hypertrofisk kardiomyopati

Engelsk definition

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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Engelska synonymer

Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathies Cardiomyopathy, Apical Hypertrophic Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Apical Apical-Variant HCM Apical Variant HCM Apical-Variant HCMs HCM, Apical-Variant Left Ventricular Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy