Systolic Anterior Motion (SAM) of the Mitral Valve (MV)



Systolic anterior motion (SAM) describes the dynamic movement of the mitral valve (MV) during systole anteriorly towards the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) causing obstruction.



Differential diagnosis: 

* Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 

Hypertension 

Diabetes mellitus 

Acute myocardial infarction 

Mitral valve repair or dysfunction 

D-transposition 



- HeartToProve @HeartToProve



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