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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD)

A review of the ECG features of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) AKA: arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD)

Robert Buttner and Ed Burns
August 1, 2020

Guy Fontaine

Guy Fontaine (1936 - 2018) defined arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia; coin the term 'epsilon wave' for the late QRS 'wiggle' seen in 30% of patients; and describe bipolar lead placements to best visualise the characteristic waves (Fontaine leads; F-ECG)

Mike Cadogan
March 7, 2020

Sudden Syncope at Soccer

A 26-year old man presents to ED by ambulance after an episode of syncope while playing soccer. RVOT, BCT, ARVC, ARVD

Ed Burns
February 27, 2019