Arrhythmic risk stratification in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

Alessio Gasperetti*, Cynthia A James, Richard T Carrick, Alexandros Protonotarios, Anneline S J M Te Riele, Julia Cadrin-Tourigny, Paolo Compagnucci, Firat Duru, Peter van Tintelen, Perry M Elliot, Hugh Calkins

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Abstract

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a heritable cardiomyopathy characterized by a predominantly arrhythmic presentation. It represents the leading cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) among athletes and poses a significant morbidity threat in the general population. As a causative treatment for ARVC is still not available, the placement of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator represents the current cornerstone for SCD prevention in this setting. Thanks to international ARVC-dedicated efforts, significant steps have been achieved in recent years towards an individualized, patient-centred risk stratification approach. A novel risk calculator algorithm estimating the 5-year risk of arrhythmias of patients with ARVC has been introduced in clinical practice and subsequently validated. The purpose of this article is to summarize the body of evidence that has allowed the development of this tool and to discuss the best way to implement its use in the care of an individual patient.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbereuad312
JournalEuropace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology
Volume25
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2023

Keywords

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac/diagnosis
  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia/complications
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac/etiology
  • Defibrillators, Implantable/adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Primary Prevention
  • Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
  • Risk stratification
  • ICD

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