Abstract:Background
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AC) is an inheritable and progressive cardiomyopathy characterized by high risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Pediatric patients are underrepresented in AC publications, and the AC penetrance and incidence of cardiac events in children have yet to be determined. Current guidelines recommend initiating family screening in first-degree relatives after age 10–12 years, but the clinical value of this approach has not been syste… Show more
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