Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a review of presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis and natural course of the disease

Authors

  • Ali Osama Malik University of Nevada School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146
  • Subodh Devabhaktuni University of Nevada School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146
  • Oliver Abela University of Nevada School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146
  • Jimmy Diep University of Nevada School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146
  • Chowdhury H Ahsan University of Nevada School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146
  • Arhama Aftab Malik Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi

Keywords:

Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Mimics, Incidence, Natural Course, Diagnosis

Abstract

Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is an uncommon phenotype of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. We present a review of best evidence on presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis, outcomes and management for patients with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Bangladesh Heart Journal 2016; 31(1) : 29-36

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Author Biography

Ali Osama Malik, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146



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Published

2016-12-12

How to Cite

Malik, A. O., Devabhaktuni, S., Abela, O., Diep, J., Ahsan, C. H., & Malik, A. A. (2016). Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a review of presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis and natural course of the disease. Bangladesh Heart Journal, 31(1), 29-36. https://doi.org/10.3329/bhj.v31i1.30619

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 1 (2016)

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Review Articles

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How to Cite

Malik, A. O., Devabhaktuni, S., Abela, O., Diep, J., Ahsan, C. H., & Malik, A. A. (2016). Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a review of presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis and natural course of the disease. Bangladesh Heart Journal, 31(1), 29-36. https://doi.org/10.3329/bhj.v31i1.30619