Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia presenting as acute coronary syndrome: a case report

European Journal of Echocardiography : the Journal of the Working Group on Echocardiography of the European Society of Cardiology
Siddiq I KhalilShakeel Ahmad

Abstract

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is underdiagnosed cardiomyopathy which commonly presents in young adults with ventricular tachycardia or sudden death. We report a case of ARVD presenting with features of acute coronary syndrome. The suspicion of ARVD came only when echocardiogram revealed abnormal shape and wall motion of right ventricle, which was later confirmed by right ventricular angiogram. The diagnosis of ARVD was discussed and the literature reviewed.

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Jun 18, 2017·Archivos de cardiología de México·William Alejandro Camargo-ArizaJuan José Bermudez-Echeverry

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