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ARVD3
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia type 3; arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy 3; ARVC3
Overview
Overview
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
The pathogenesis of ARVD involves apoptosis with fatty and fibro-fatty infiltration of the right ventricular free wall leading to heart failure and ventricular arrhythmias.
Genetics
This variant (602086) is associated with a mutation in the chromosome 14q12-q22 region.[1]
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications, Prognosis
Natural History, Complications, Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Symptoms
Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram
MRI
References
References
- ↑ Severini GM, Krajinovic M, Pinamonti B et-al. A new locus for arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia on the long arm of chromosome 14. Genomics. 1996;31 (2): 193-200. Genomics (link) – Pubmed citation
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