cardiomyopathy - arrythmagenic Flashcards
1
Q
Cause of arrhythmogenic hypertrophy
A
Desmosome gene mutations
2
Q
Likely cause of sudden cardiac death in a young person?
A
Often due to an inherited condition
Most likely a cardiomyopathy or ion channelopothy
3
Q
Main symptom of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
A
Arrhythmia
3
Q
What do all cardiomyopathies carry a risk of?
A
Arrhythmias
