Dizziness and syncope in young people: keep your mind open! Case report of the challenging differentiation between arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/D) and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT).

Abstract

A paradigmatic case of aborted sudden cardiac death (SCD) in a young man is discussed, mirroring the challenge of diagnosing the various conditions potentially underlying this dramatic condition. Based on the clinical characteristics of our case, presenting some overlapping clinical features common to both the diseases, the discussion will be focused on Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia (ARVC/D). Epidemiological, genetic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspect will be discussed.

• Authors: Ivan Comelli, Gianluca Gonzi, Gianluigi Mossini, Giuseppe Lippi, Tiziana Meschi, Loris Borghi, Gianfranco Cervellin
• Journal: Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis (Acta Biomed) Vol. 85 Issue 1 Pg. 73-80 (May 09 2014) ISSN: 2531-6745 [Electronic] Italy
• PMID: 24897975 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adult
• Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (complications, diagnosis, physiopathology)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Dizziness (diagnosis, etiology)
• Electrocardiography
• Humans
• Male
• Syncope (diagnosis, etiology)
• Tachycardia, Ventricular (complications, diagnosis, physiopathology)
• Ventricular Function, Left (physiology)