20 reactions | Apical 4-chamber echocardiogram in a patient with the apical variant of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) Apical four-chamber view from a two-dimensional echocardiogram shows apical and midventricular hypertrophy. During systole, the left ventricular cavity is nearly obliterated. | Cardiovascular Education | Facebook

The apical 4-chamber (A4C) view is fundamental for assessing ventricular size and function. However, neonatal hearts are somewhat unique, and so are their diseases 🥴✍️ Look at the echo loops of routine neonatal cardiac scans of these two neonates. 🧐 What is the most likely clinical difference between these two patients? A) Patient A (top) shows a dilated LV B) Patient B has Pulmonary Hypertension C) Patient A is likely several days older or more "mature" Comment what you think! We can help you