Systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve

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Systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the mitral valve is defined as displacement of the distal portion of the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve toward the left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. It can occur in patients with and without hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.