From GeneReviews Overview
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) – previously referred to as arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) – is characterized by progressive fibrofatty replacement of the myocardium that predisposes to ventricular tachycardia and sudden death in young individuals and athletes. It primarily affects the right ventricle, and it may also involve the left ventricle. The presentation of disease is highly variable even within families, and some affected individuals may not meet established clinical criteria. The mean age at diagnosis is 31 years (±13; range: 4-64 years).
From OMIMArrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia-2 (ARVD2) is characterized by exercise-induced polymorphic ventricular arrhythmias, resulting in syncope or even sudden death in the second or third decades of life. Heart size and standard ECG are normal, but postmortem examinations have shown localized fibrofatty replacement at the apical anterior wall of the right ventricle (Rampazzo et al., 1995; Bauce et al., 2000).
For a general phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of ARVD, see ARVD1 (107970).
http://www.omim.org/entry/600996 From MedlinePlus GeneticsARVC may not cause any symptoms in its early stages. However, affected individuals may still be at risk of sudden death, especially during strenuous exercise. When symptoms occur, they most commonly include a sensation of fluttering or pounding in the chest (palpitations), light-headedness, and fainting (syncope). Over time, ARVC can also cause shortness of breath and abnormal swelling in the legs or abdomen. If the myocardium becomes severely damaged in the later stages of the disease, it can lead to heart failure.
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a form of heart disease that usually appears in adulthood. ARVC is a disorder of the myocardium, which is the muscular wall of the heart. This condition causes part of the myocardium to break down over time, increasing the risk of an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) and sudden death.
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