Arrhythmogenic RV Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia

Introduction: Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia Clarified.- Advances in Genetics: Dominant Forms.- Advances in Genetics: Recessive Forms.- Genotype-Phenotype Correlations.- Autopsy and Endomyocardial Biopsy Findings.- Cell Adhesion Pathology.- Ultrastructural Substrates.- Transgenic Animal Models.- Spontaneous Animal Models.- Possible Causative or Contributing Role of Viruses.- Diagnosis: Task Force Criteria including Modifications for Family Members.- Strengths and Weaknesses of the Task Force Criteria — Proposed Modifications.- Idiopathic Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Tachycardia.- Electrocardiographic Manifestations.- Echocardiography.- MR and CT Imaging.- Diagnostic Role of Angiography.- Electrophysiologic Study including Electroanatomic Mapping.- Risk Stratification and Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy.- Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia.- The Role of the Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator in the Management.- Management of Heart Failure.- Sudden Death in Young Athletes.