Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the replacement of the right ventricular myocardium with fibrous and fatty tissue, increasing the risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD), particularly in young people and athletes. We would like to present a case report of a 23-year-old female who presented with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation. Initial resuscitative approaches included cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation shock and administration of amiodarone, followed by intensive care management. The patient was diagnosed with ARVC and underwent implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement for secondary prevention of SCD. With a review of medical literature, we would like to discuss our approach, diagnosis, and treatment for ARVC.
Authors: Ho Anh Binh, Tran Quoc Bao
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4402941584