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  • Title: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia in Iraq.
    Author: Al-Hamdi A, Al-Kinani TA, Al-Khafaji AT, Hamed MB, Al-Mayahi MH, Al-Sudani NH.
    Journal: Cardiol J; 2010; 17(2):172-8. PubMed ID: 20544617.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/D) is a disorder that involves replacement of the right ventricular myocardium with fibro-fatty tissue. Ventricular tachycardia is a main presenting feature. There are no known reports of this disease from the Arab countries in the Middle East. This is the first report of 34 patients from Iraq. METHODS: Thirty four patients with ARVC/D diagnosed from January 2003 to May 2007 according to the International Task Force criteria were included in this study. RESULTS: All patients presented with ventricular tachycardia of left bundle branch block morphology. The following findings were seen on the 12-lead electrocardiography during sinus rhythm: T wave inversion V1-V3 or beyond in 80%, epsilon wave in 28%, and parietal block in 48%. Right ventricular enlargement by echocardiography was seen in 69%. Twenty two per cent had a family history of sudden cardiac death. All patients were treated with implanted cardioverter-defibrillators. CONCLUSIONS: ARVC/D is a disease seen in Iraq. It requires a high diagnostic suspicion with verification using the international task force criteria.
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