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Pseudo-apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy phenotype in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy can exhibit transient apical wall thickening during recovery, leading to a phenotypic overlap with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This pseudo-hypertrophic appearance is due to reversible myocardial oedema rather than genuine sarcomeric hypertrophy. We present a case demonstrating this diagnostic challenge and emphasising the importance of serial cardiac magnetic resonance imaging with tissue characterisation.

Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging

DOI: 10.1007/s10554-025-03577-6

Authors: Mohamed Elzoghby, Anna B. Reid, Gaetano Nucifora

Institutions: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester

Language: English

Topic: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,390