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→Arrythmic cardiomyopathy: Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
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====Diagnosis==== | ====Diagnosis==== | ||
[[Image:epsilon_wave.png|thumb|ECG with an epsilon wave in V1]] | [[Image:epsilon_wave.png|thumb|ECG with an epsilon wave in V1]] | ||
ARVC is a difficult diagnosis to make. Therefore, the European Society of Cardiology has created a list of diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of ARVC, which were updated in 2009 (Table 6). An [http://www.arvc.ca/pdg/public.php?rep=arvc_cri online calculator] can help in assessing the risk in an individual patient. | ARVC is a difficult diagnosis to make. Therefore, the European Society of Cardiology has created a list of diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of ARVC, which were updated in 2009 (Table 6). An [http://www.arvc.ca/pdg/public.php?rep=arvc_cri online calculator] can help in assessing the risk in an individual patient. | ||
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Image:arvd_ecg3.png| Sustained VT with LBBB pattern and superior axis in ARVD | Image:arvd_ecg3.png| Sustained VT with LBBB pattern and superior axis in ARVD | ||
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====Treatment==== | ====Treatment==== | ||
Treatment focuses on avoiding complications. | Treatment focuses on avoiding complications. | ||