Intraventricular gradients—When we have to “exercise” our minds: A case report

Abstract

Abstract Increased intraventricular pressure gradients due to dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction during exercise have long been known to cause different symptoms. Exercise stress echocardiography is fundamental in the diagnostic approach of symptoms presenting during exercise. We hypothesize on the possible pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for our patient's syncopal episodes.

Keywords

• exercise stress echocardiography
• intraventricular gradients
• syncope
• systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve