Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Presenting With Syncope in a Hispanic Woman: A Report of a Rare Case

Abstract

Yamaguchi syndrome or apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare subtype of non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that is defined as the focused hypertrophy of the left ventricular apex. It is typically seen in Asian populations. Herein, we present a rare case of Yamaguchi syndrome seen in a Hispanic female.

Keywords: apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; hispanic woman; icd; implantable cardiac defibrillator (icd); non-asian population; syncope; yamaguchi syndrome.