Apical aneurysm formation in apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Pilot study with cardiac magnetic resonance.

Background: The dynamic changes and apical aneurysm formation in apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) have not been specifically described. This study aimed to describe these changes to better understand the progression of apical HCM.

Methods And Results: Seventy-two patients with apical HCM who underwent at least two cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) examinations were retrospectively included in this study.

Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with left ventricular apical aneurysm: prevalence, cardiac magnetic resonance characteristics, and prognosis.

Aims: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with left ventricular apical aneurysm (LVAA) is associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events. However, the clinical significance of LVAA in apical HCM (ApHCM) has not been reported. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) characteristics, and prognosis of LVAA in ApHCM patients.

Safety and efficacy of percutaneous closure of ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous closure in patients with a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (RSVA).

Methods And Results: A total of 29 patients with RSVA were retrospectively enrolled in our study. All patients were successfully treated by percutaneous closure and had a complete closure at discharge; however, two patients had a trivial procedure-related aortic regurgitation (AR) after the procedure.