Correlation between Epsilon Wave and Late Potentials in Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy-Do Late Potentials Define the Epsilon Wave?

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a genetic disorder characterised by progressive fibrosis predominantly of the right ventricular (RV) myocardium, resulting in life-threatening arrhythmias and heart failure. The diagnosis is challenging due to a wide spectrum of clinical symptoms. The important role of ECG was covered in the current diagnostic criteria. The role of the epsilon wave (EW) is still under discussion. Aim: The aim of the study was to examine a potential association between the EW and late ventricular potentials (LPs) in ARVC patients (pts). The correlation between RV dilatation or dysfunction and LPs/EW was also analysed. Methods: The ARVC group consisted of 81 pts (53 men, aged 20-78 years) fulfilling 2010 Internationa

SUBMITTER: Skrzypczynska-Banasik U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396235 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature