Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The Ace-of-Spades as the …
Apical cardiac hypertrophy (Yamaguchi syndrome) is a relatively rare form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. A 67-year-old woman presented with exertional angina and moderate dyspnea. Her electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm, flattened T waves in the limb leads and a strain pattern in the V 2 -V 6 leads.
Yamaguchi syndrome - The American Journal of the Medical …
2022年10月8日 · Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (ApHCM) is thought to be an uncommon variant of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). This article is a literature review focusing on the characteristic electrocardiogram (EKG) and 2D echocardiogram findings as currently there are no specific ACC/AHA/ESC guidelines set as diagnostic criteria for ApHCM.
Yamaguchi syndrome: A mimicer of acute coronary syndrome
Yamaguchi syndrome (apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) is a non-obstructive and relatively rare subtype of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It has a wide range of clinical manifestations from being asymptomatic to sudden cardiac death. Moreover, they commonly presented as chest pain, dyspnoea, palpitation, syncope, and heart failure symptoms. [1]
Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (AHC) • LITFL • ECG Library
2022年6月8日 · Yamaguchi 1979. Cardiac MRI. A cardiac MRI with findings suggestive of apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The left ventricle is observed in the right view at the end of diastole with “ace of spades” shape, characteristic of Yamaguchi syndrome
Yamaguchi cardiomyopathy is a non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy characterized by apical hypertrophy. There is hypertrophy of the myocardium in the apex of left ventricle while the septum is relatively unremarkable [1]. This cardiomyopathy is found predominantly in the Japanese population [2]. The female to male
YAMAGUCHI SYNDROME UNRAVELED: A COMPELLING CASE OF …
Despite being a rare condition, AHC has significant clinical implications, including the potential for LV outflow tract obstruction, ventricular tachyarrhythmias, and heart failure. Early recognition and management of AHC is crucial in reducing the risk of adverse outcomes.
Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The Ace-of-Spades as the ... - PubMed
Apical cardiac hypertrophy (Yamaguchi syndrome) is a relatively rare form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. A 67-year-old woman presented with exertional angina and moderate dyspnea. Her electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm, flattened T waves in the limb leads and a strain pattern in the V2-V6 leads.
Yamaguchi syndrome: A mimicer of acute coronary syndrome : …
2021年9月8日 · Yamaguchi syndrome (apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) is a non-obstructive and relatively rare subtype of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It has a wide range of clinical manifestations from being asymptomatic to sudden cardiac death. Moreover, they commonly presented as chest pain, dyspnoea, palpitation, syncope, and heart failure symptoms. [ 1]
Yamaguchi Syndrome: An Important Consideration in the
2024年8月13日 · Non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (ApHCM), also referred to as Yamaguchi syndrome, is a type of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) characterized by significant thickening of the left ventricular apex without blockage in the left ventricular outflow tra …
Yamaguchi Syndrome: A Hidden Masquerader of Ischemic Heart …
2022年6月29日 · Yamaguchi syndrome, also known as apical (Ap) hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), is a variant of cardiomyopathy that affects the apical region of the left ventricle. ApHCM is frequently misdiagnosed or missed because its symptoms are extremely similar to those of acute coronary syndrome.