Exercise ‐related sudden cardiac death of an American football player with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy AND sarcoidosis

This case emphasizes the value of cardiac MRI and genetic testing in the early phase of ARVD/C. It also emphasizes the increased risk of SCD for patients with ARVD/C participating in competitive sports, even with immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Key Clinical MessageThis case emphasizes the value of cardiac MRI and genetic testing in the early phase of ARVD/C. It also emphasizes the increased risk of SCD for patients with ARVD/C participating in competitive sports, even with immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 19, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Andreas M üssigbrodt, Helge Knopp, Csilla Czimbalmos, Cosima Jahnke, Sergio Richter, Daniela Husser, Tanja Gradistanac, Gerhard Hindricks Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research