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Timir Paul Author

pault@etsu.edu 423-979-4100

Subjects of specialization
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

Affiliation
Department of Cardiology, Eastern Tennessee State University, USA

Biography

Department of Cardiology, Eastern Tennessee State University, USA Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare but well known cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and malignant arrhythmias. Here we present a case of ARVC in a 26 year old male who had presented with syncope, palpitations and fatigue.

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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: A Case Presentation with a Review

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Puja Sitwala, Vatsal Ladia, Balraj Singh, Hemang B Panchal, Vijay Ramu and Timir Paul

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: A Case Presentation with a Review

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare but well known cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and malignant arrhythmias. Here we present a case of ARVC in a 26 year old male who had presented with syncope, palpitations and fatigue. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed epsilon waves and T-wave inversion (TWI) in V1-V3, prolonged QTc of 498 msec and slurred S wave (>55 msec). He was discharged from the hospital on a betablocker and further evaluation with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as genetic testing was planned. This case indicates that any younger and middle-age ... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8602.1000239

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