International journal of cardiology
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Transient apical wall thickening (TAWT), mimicking apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy during recovery from stress cardiomyopathy (SCM), has recently been reported. However, the clinical significance of this phenomenon has not yet been assessed. We aimed to explore the prevalence, profiles, and impact on the clinical course of TAWT in patients with SCM. ⋯ TAWT in patients with SCM is not uncommon. Patients with SCM and systemic inflammation with hemodynamic instability might be susceptible to TAWT, which is often associated with cardiac complications. These patients showed worse prognosis compared to those without TAWT during recovery from SCM.