Incidentally detected bifid cardiac apex in a patient with acute myocardial infarction: A case presentation and brief literature review

A bifid cardiac apex is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly in humans and is usually associated with other congenital heart diseases. Presently described is a case of an incidentally detected bifid cardiac apex in a patient presenting with inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, which was...

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Main Authors: Ali Hosseinsabet (Author), Alireza Amirzadegan (Author)
Format: Book
Published: KARE Publishing, 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:A bifid cardiac apex is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly in humans and is usually associated with other congenital heart diseases. Presently described is a case of an incidentally detected bifid cardiac apex in a patient presenting with inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, which was subsequently confirmed with selective ventriculography. This anomaly, because it is rare, can be a source of confusion to clinicians, especially when acute coronary syndrome is present. The possible presence of this anomaly should, therefore, be kept in mind in daily practice.
Item Description:1016-5169
10.5543/tkda.2017.63221