Four left ventricular apical abnormalities

Clinical Cardiology
C Richard Conti

Abstract

This editorial reviews the clinical presentation, electrocardiographic manifestations, appearance of the left ventricle by imaging techniques, and the state of the coronary arteries in four left ventricular apical abnormalities (Table I). Three of these conditions, namely, noncompaction, apical hypertrophy, and left ventricle aneurysm, can be somewhat malignant. The fourth condition--tako-tsubo--is generally benign. Treatment depends on the clinical condition of the patient.

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