What is arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia?
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (say: “uh-rith-mo-jen-ic right ven-trick-yoo-lar dis-play-shuh”), also called ARVD, is a rare heart problem.
The heart has 4 sections (called chambers). The right ventricle (say: “ven-trick-uhl”) is one of these chambers. If you have ARVD, a genetic defect causes the normal heart muscle in your right ventricle to be replaced with fat and scar tissue. This can make your heart beat too fast.
Source
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia by EL Anderson, LT, MC (FS), USNR (American Family Physician April 15, 2006, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20060415/1391.html)
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Created: 04/06