title: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia presenting as acute coronary syndrome: a case report.
abstract: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is underdiagnosed cardiomyopathy which commonly presents in young adults with ventricular tachycardia or sudden death. We report a case of ARVD presenting with features of acute coronary syndrome. The suspicion of ARVD came only when echocardiogram revealed abnormal shape and wall motion of right ventricle, which was later confirmed by right ventricular angiogram. The diagnosis of ARVD was discussed and the literature reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine and Cardiology, Almana General Hospital, PO Box 10366, Jubail 31961, Saudi Arabia. sidkhalil@awalnet.net.sa
authors.forename: Siddiq I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Khalil
authors.forename: Amjad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kamal
authors.forename: Shakeel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ahmad
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000638:Amiodarone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019571:Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000638:Amiodarone