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Comparison of echocardiography and MRI findings between Anderson-Fabry and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. |
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| Echocardiography |
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| Anderson-Fabry |
HCM |
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| LVH pattern |
Concentric>Asymmetric |
Asymmetric>Concentric |
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| Resting LVOT gradient |
Rare |
25–30% |
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| Massive LVH> 30 mm |
Rare |
10–15% |
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| LV diastolic dysfunction (tissue Doppler, strain rate) |
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| With LVH |
Yes |
Yes |
| Without LVH (genotype +) |
Yes |
Yes |
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| LV systolic dysfunction |
More frequent especially in older males |
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| Magnetic resonance |
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| Most common site of late-enhancement (if present) |
Infero-lateral segment |
Ventricular junction, Multi-focal |
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LVH- left ventricular hypertrophy; LVOT – left ventricular outflow tract | ||
Dimitrow et al. Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2005 3:11 doi:10.1186/1476-7120-3-11 |
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