Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A rare genetic disorder characterized by cardiomyopathy affecting the right ventricle. The heart tissue is replaced by fibrous and adipose tissues. It is characterized by ventricular arrhythmia and right ventricular dysfunction. It is a cause of sudden death.

**Synonyms:** - ARVD - Arrhythmogenic RVD - Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy - Right Ventricular Dysplasia