A Tale of Two Apexes: Diagnostic Challenges and the Role of Multimodality Imaging in Left Ventricular Apex Anomalies

[Display omitted] •Unusual anatomic variations may be overlooked in a routine cardiac workup.•LVAH and diverticulum exemplify diagnostic challenges.•A focused examination of the LV apex is crucial to uncover subtle regional anomalies.•Multimodality imaging may improve detailed LV apex imaging....

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Published in:CASE (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2024-12, Vol.8 (12), p.542-546
Main Authors: Saadi, Marina Petersen, Silvano, Gustavo Paes, Serafini, Thiago Ferreira, Boccalon, Bernardo, Folador, Luciano, Santiago Santos, Ângela Barreto, Foppa, Murilo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac computed tomography
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance
Echocardiography
Left ventricular apical hypoplasia
Left ventricular diverticulum
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Summary:[Display omitted] •Unusual anatomic variations may be overlooked in a routine cardiac workup.•LVAH and diverticulum exemplify diagnostic challenges.•A focused examination of the LV apex is crucial to uncover subtle regional anomalies.•Multimodality imaging may improve detailed LV apex imaging.
ISSN:2468-6441
2468-6441
DOI:10.1016/j.case.2024.09.005