RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC): case report and review of literature
JF Heart Asia
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, British Cardiovascular Society and Asia Pacific Heart Association
SP 145
OP 149
DO 10.1136/heartasia-2014-010569
VO 6
IS 1
A1 Usha Rao
A1 S Agarwal
A1 T J Gilbert
YR 2014
UL http://heartasia.bmj.com/content/6/1/145.abstract
AB Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is an inherited condition characterised by fibrofatty replacement of the right ventricle. It causes sudden death in 30% of young adults and in 5% of those less than 65 years of age. As the presentation is non-specific, ARVD can be a diagnostic challenge leading to delayed treatment. We report a case along with the review of literature, of a 63-year-old man who presented (atypical) with a history of palpitations, dizziness and raised cardiac enzymes associated with ECG changes in the inferior and anterior leads. Further investigation helped in confirming this rare and potentially fatal cardiac condition.