Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC): case report and review of literature.
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.
Department of Cardiology , University Hospital of Norfolk & Norwich , Norwich , UK.
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Rao
Department of Cardiology , Papworth Hospital , Cambridge , UK.
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Agarwal
Department of Cardiology , University Hospital of Norfolk & Norwich , Norwich , UK.
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