ARVC is one of the cardiac conditions associated with sudden death, especially inyoung athletes.
ARVC is uncommon, but not rare.
This article explains the genetic cause and symptoms of ARVC.
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It discusses how healthcare providers diagnose and treat arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.
What Are the Symptoms of ARVC?
Rather, its clinical significance is that it can cause abnormal heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias).
In particular, ARVC can causepremature ventricular complexes,ventricular tachycardia, and sometimesventricular fibrillation.
The symptoms sparked by ARVC are usually related to the arrhythmias it may produce.
Unfortunately, it may be the very first sign that there is any heart problem.
In up to 10% of cases, the diagnosis only occurs after sudden cardiac death or resuscitation.
This is why ARVC is one of the conditions that produces sudden death in apparently healthy, young athletes.
How Is ARVC Diagnosed?
Is ARVC Always Inherited?
Once the diagnosis is made, genetic screening is recommended for first-degree relatives, too.
About one in three of them will also eventually develop this condition.
This is why exercise is a problem with ARVC.
Furthermore, they should refrain from any activity that produces significant palpitations or syncope.
Asymptomatic people are also warned that intense exercise increases the risk of developing ARVC symptoms including sudden death.
Prognosis also depends on which parts of the heart are involved and other individual factors.
Radiofrequency ablation relies on radio waves to heat the target tissue.
What Is the Life Expectancy With ARVC?
With aggressive treatment, including medication and implantable devices, people with ARVC typically do quite well.
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