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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-2 | Issue-02
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia/Cardiomyopathy Involving Isolated Ventricular Septum: Case Report
Veeresh Patil, V. S. Prakash, Nagamalesh, Anupama.H, Satvic M
Published: April 27, 2014 | 83 76
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2014.v02i02.047
Pages: 699-701
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Abstract
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is a disorder in which normal myocardium is replaced by fibrofatty tissue. This disorder usually involves the right ventricle, but the left ventricle and septum also may be affected. Patients with ARVD are usually men younger than 35 years who complain of chest pain or rapid heart rate. In some cases, sudden cardiac death is the first presentation. Further confirmation of the diagnosis includes noninvasive studies, such as echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging of the heart, and invasive studies such as ventricular angiography and endomyocardial biopsy. Patients with ARVD are treated initially with antiarrhythmic agents with serious consideration for automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement. We are reporting a case of arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia/ Cardiomyopathy involving isolated ventricular septum.