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Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (AHCM), is an infrequent form of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which mainly involves the apex of the heart. 

The condition is characterised by asymmetric thickening of the left ventricular chamber of the heart predominantly at the apex. This thickening can be variable. 

The classic form is the 'Spade shaped' thickening at the apex and normal at the base. This is seen in echocardiography, but can be missed and often identified only by a discerning echocardiographer. 

Typically this HCM is not obstructive. If severe hypertrophy is present it can affect the filling volume of the heart and if very significant may need surgery. 

But generally it's a benign condition and risk of death from AHCM is low.

Video: Dr Binoy John MD DM FCSI FACC FESC FSCAI FAPSIC, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and specialist in Heart failure and Advanced Valve and Cardiac Diseases, Chennai, India (Mobile: +919790888111)

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