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ARVD

Also called: Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Right Ventricular Dysplasia, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia

- Summary
- About ARVD
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment options
- Prevention methods
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Abdou Elhendy, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA
Robert I. Hamby, M.D., FACC, FACP

Questions for your doctor regarding ARVD

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following ARVD-related questions:

  1. Is there anything I may have done to cause this condition?

  2. If I don’t meet all the diagnostic criteria, is it possible that I still have ARVD?

  3. Is ARVD progressive? Will it get worse over time?

  4. Is there any way to predict whether my child will get the disease or not? What about genetic screening?

  5. How long will I be on antiarrhythmic therapy? Will I be restricted in exercise for the rest of my life?

  6. Would abnormal EKG results suggest that I may have ARVD?

  7. What over the counter medicines might trigger ARVD?

  8. Should I limit my caffeine intake?

  9. Is the ARVD responsible for my symptoms?

  10. Are there any lifestyle/dietary choices I am making that may be worsening my disease? Is it in any way related to dietary fat?

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Review Date: 03-30-2007
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