Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia Displasia arritmogénica del ventrículo derecho

Abstract

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is a cardiomyopathy inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern characterized by replacement of myocytes with fibrofatty tissue. ARVD is the second cause of sudden death in young adults and accounts for a great proportion of deaths in athletes. Clinical presentation is variable, it may occur during rest or after physical activity involving unspecific symptoms such as palpitations, syncope and chest pain. We here report three autopsy cases, referred from various healthcare institutions, in which sudden death was the first manifestation.