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Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy
Dr. İbrahim BARANa
aKardiyoloji ABD, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, BURSA
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy or dysplasia (ARVD) is characterized by the patchy replacement of myocardium by fatty or fibrofatty tissue. These changes lead to structural abnormalities including right ventricular enlargement and wall motion abnormalities that can be detected by echocardiography, angiography, and cine MRI. ARVD is a genetically heterogeneous disorder, since it has been linked to several chromosomal loci. Myocarditis may also be a contributing etiological factor. Patients are typically diagnosed during adolescence or young adulthood. Presenting symptoms are generally related to ventricular arrhythmias. Concern for the risk of sudden cardiac death may lead to the implantation of an intracardiac defibrillator. Ongoing studies should further our understanding of this disease.Keywords: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia, cardiomyopathiesTurkiye Klinikleri J Int Med Sci 2007, 3(24):47-52
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