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- Title
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy in Children: A Systematic Review.
- Authors
Moisa, Stefana Maria; Spoiala, Elena Lia; Cinteza, Eliza; Vatasescu, Radu; Butnariu, Lacramioara Ionela; Brinza, Crischentian; Burlacu, Alexandru
- Abstract
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited disease characterized by the progressive replacement of the normal myocardium by fibroadipocytic tissue. The importance of an early diagnosis is supported by a higher risk of sudden cardiac death in the pediatric population. We reviewed the literature on diagnosis, risk stratification, and prognosis in the pediatric population with ARVC. In case reports which analyzed children with ARVC, the most common sign was ventricular tachycardia, frequently presenting as dizziness, syncope, or even cardiac arrest. Currently, there is no gold standard for diagnosing ARVC in children. Nevertheless, genetic analysis may provide a proper diagnosis tool for asymptomatic cases. Although risk stratification is recommended in patients with ARVC, a validated prediction model for risk stratification in children is still lacking; thus, it is a matter of further research. In consequence, even though ARVC is a relatively rare condition in children, it negatively impacts the survival and clinical outcomes of the patients. Therefore, appropriate and validated diagnostic and risk stratification tools are crucial for the early detection of children with ARVC, ensuring a prompt therapeutic intervention.
- Subjects
ARRHYTHMOGENIC right ventricular dysplasia; SYNCOPE; GENETIC disorders; CHILD patients; CARDIAC arrest; VENTRICULAR tachycardia; SURVIVAL rate
- Publication
Diagnostics (2075-4418), 2024, Vol 14, Issue 2, p175
- ISSN
2075-4418
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/diagnostics14020175