Article
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia: a review and update.
Clinical research in cardiology : official journal of the German Cardiac Society - 1 May 2011
Azaouagh A, Churzidse S, Konorza T, Erbel R
Abstract excerpt
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/D) is a predominantly genetically determined and heritable form of cardiomyopathy that is characterized pathologically by the replacement of myocytes by adipose and fibrous tissue and leads to right ventricular failure, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death. The estimated prevalence of ARVC/D in the general population ranges from 1 in 2,000 to 1 in...
Topics
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Heart Function Tests
- Heredity
- Humans
- Male
- Patient Selection
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Factors
- Treatment Outcome
