Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with preexcitation presenting as a myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke with a history of recurrent syncope: A case report

Contrast ‐enhanced echocardiography or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is of value in the diagnosis of apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is rare in Caucasians, and gene negativity does not rule out the diagnosis. Risk stratification for sudden cardiac death and decis ions about anticoagulation in cases with atrial fibrillation should be based on guidelines. Key Clinical MessageContrast ‐enhanced echocardiography or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is of value in the diagnosis of apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is rare in Caucasians, and gene negativity does not rule out the diagnosis. Risk stratification for sudden cardiac death and decis ions about anticoagulation in cases with atrial fibrillation should be based on guidelines.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - March 13, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jonathan Al ‐Saadi, Gustav Mattsson, Rozh Kader, Peter Magnusson Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research