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Miocardiopatía arritmogénica del ventrículo derecho

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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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.

ARVC 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.

Patrones de herencia

The source lists the following possible inheritance patterns: Autosomal dominant; Autosomal recessive. More than one pattern can apply in different cases.

Otros nombres

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy-dysplasia

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy

ARVC

ARVD

ARVD/C

Right ventricular dysplasia, arrhythmogenic

Ventricular dysplasia, right, arrhythmogenic

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  • 18 Aug 2020 | Última versión
  • 1 May 2010 | Publicado originalmente

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