Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia, also called ARVD, is when fat or fibrous tissue replaces the heart muscle. This can lead to inefficient contractions. Although rare, ARVD mostly runs in families.
ARVD usually causes heart arrhythmia, which is a disorder that mainly causes irregularities in a person’s heartbeat. If left unmonitored, arrhythmias can cause blood clots that can lead to stroke or heart failure.
Screening and Diagnosis of Cardiomyopathy
Some types of cardiomyopathy will not cause any symptoms or discomfort even in its advanced stages. This is why it’s important to screen for cardiomyopathy especially if your physician considers you at risk of developing this disease.
People who have a diagnosis of cardiomyopathy may undergo genetic testing, to identify whether or not the condition is related to genetic mutations which can be passed to other family members. This will help families determine whether or not they are at risk as well.
If your doctor suspects that you have cardiomyopathy, they may perform the following tests or procedures in order to arrive at a diagnosis:
- Blood tests.
- CT Scan.
- Chest X-ray.
- Cardiac Catheterization.
- Treadmill stress test.
- Electrocardiogram or an ECG.
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