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World J Cardiol. Sep 26, 2014; 6(9): 916-923
Published online Sep 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i9.916
Published online Sep 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i9.916
Multimodality imaging in apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Rosario Parisi, Francesca Mirabella, Gioel Gabrio Secco, Rossella Fattori, Interventional Cardiology, AO Ospedali Riuniti Marche Nord, 61121 Pesaro, Italy
Author contributions: All authors contributed to the production of the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Rossella Fattori, MD, PhD, Interventional Cardiology, AO Ospedali Riuniti Marche Nord, Piazzale Cinelli 1, 61121 Pesaro, Italy. rossella.fattori@unibo.it
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Received: January 29, 2014
Revised: April 2, 2014
Accepted: July 15, 2014
Published online: September 26, 2014
Processing time: 241 Days and 13.8 Hours
Revised: April 2, 2014
Accepted: July 15, 2014
Published online: September 26, 2014
Processing time: 241 Days and 13.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (AHCM) is a relatively rare morphologic variant of HCM in which the hypertrophy of myocardium is localized to the left ventricular apex. Aim of this paper is to review the different imaging techniques used for the diagnosis of AHCM and their role in the detection and comprehension of this uncommon disease.