Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: A cause of sudden death in young people

Authors
McRae, AT Chung, MK Asher, CR
Citation
At. Mcrae et al., Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: A cause of sudden death in young people, CLEV CLIN J, 68(5), 2001, pp. 459-467
Citations number
28
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
CLEVELAND CLINIC JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
ISSN journal
08911150 → ACNP
Volume
68
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
459 - 467
Database
ISI
SICI code
0891-1150(200105)68:5<459:ARVCAC>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an increasingly r ecognized cause of ventricular tachycardia and sudden cardiac death in youn g people, notably young athletes. The best treatment is not clear, although options include antiarrhythmic drugs, radiofrequency ablation, and implant able defibrillators.