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SUBMITTER: Rao U
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4832774 | biostudies-literature | 2014
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Rao Usha U Agarwal S S Gilbert T J TJ
Heart Asia 20141001 1
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is an inherited condition characterised by fibrofatty replacement of the right ventricle. It causes sudden death in 30% of young adults and in 5% of those less than 65 years of age. As the presentation is non-specific, ARVD can be a diagnostic challenge leading to delayed treatment. We report a case along with the review of literature, of a 63-year-old man who presented (atypical) with a history of palpitations, dizziness and raised cardiac enzym ...[more]