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Learn About Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy

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What is the definition of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy?
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited heart condition in which the muscle of the right ventricle of the heart is replaced by fat and/or scar tissue. The condition often leads to the right ventricle losing the ability to pump blood. Individuals with ARVC often develop abnormal heart rhythms known as arrhythmias. Other symptoms of ARVC include chest palpitations, dizziness, fainting and shortness of breath. ARVC is caused by genetic changes in genes that instruct proteins to link one heart cell to the next. There is also some evidence that ARVC could be caused by an infection of the heart muscle.
What are the alternative names for Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy?
  • Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
  • ARVC
  • ARVD
  • Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
Who are the top Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Local Doctors?

Watauga Medical Center Inc

338 Deerfield Rd, 
Boone, NC 
 78.4 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Andrew Hordes is a Cardiologist in Boone, North Carolina. Dr. Hordes has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hordes is currently accepting new patients.

Pikeville Medical Center Inc

311 N Arnold Ave, 
Prestonsburg, KY 
 46.1 mi
Accepting New Patients

Rodney Handshoe is a Cardiologist in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Dr. Handshoe and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Handshoe is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc

322 Mulberry St Sw, 
Lenoir, NC 
 99.5 mi
Accepting New Patients

Jenyung Chiu is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Lenoir, North Carolina. Dr. Chiu and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Clinical Trials?
Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Mutation Analysis

Summary: The goal of this protocol is to obtain information from individuals with cardiomyopathy and from their families in order to elucidate the molecular genetics of this disorder. This will provide the basis for future genetic counseling as well as contribute to elucidating the biology of normal and abnormal cardiac function.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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