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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
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Updated:Jul 7,2016
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is a rare type of cardiomyopathy. It occurs if the muscle tissue
in the right ventricle dies and is replaced with scar tissue. This disrupts the heart's electrical signals and causes
arrhythmias. Symptoms include palpitations and fainting after physical activity. Palpitations are feelings that your
heart is skipping a beat, fluttering or beating too hard or too fast.
ARVD usually affects teens or young adults. It can cause sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in young athletes.
Other Names for Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
 Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
 Right ventricular cardiomyopathy
 Right ventricular dysplasia
What Causes Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
 Researchers believe that arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia is an inherited disease.
This content was last reviewed March 2016.
Other Types of Cardiomyopathy:
 Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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