Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Caused by a Novel Frameshift Mutation

Publication date: Available online 16 January 2016 Source:Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics Author(s): Marwan M. Refaat, Paul Tang, Nassier Harfouch, Julianne Wojciak, Pui-Yan Kwok, Melvin M. ScheinmanTeaser Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is a rare cardiomyopathy that might be asymptomatic or symptomatic, causing palpations or syncope, and might lead to sudden cardiac death. It is recommended that physical exertion be reduced. It is also recommended that those with syncope and ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placed. β-Blockers, antiarrhythmic drugs, and radiofrequency ablation should be used to control the ventricular arrhythmia burden in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.
Source: Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research