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Evaluation of Left Ventricular Structure and Function using 3D Echocardiography
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Interesting case of regional left ventricular hypertrophy
Ahmad Elsaid1, Robin Egdell2, Vikram Singh2
1Cardiology, Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Ashton-under-Lyne, UK ahmadtharwt@gmail.com.
BMJ Case Reports
|March 15, 2024
Summary
A man in his 60s with chest tightness was diagnosed with cardiac B-cell lymphoma after initial tests were inconclusive. This unusual cardiac presentation highlights the importance of advanced imaging and biopsy for rare heart conditions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- A man in his 60s presented with chest tightness, initially suspected as acute coronary or aortic syndrome.
- Initial investigations were inconclusive, but echocardiogram revealed asymmetric cardiac hypertrophy.
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