Arrhythmogenic RV Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia(English, Hardcover, unknown)

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Arrhythmogenic RV Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia(English, Hardcover, unknown) is written by unknown and published by Springer Verlag. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 8847004896 (ISBN 10) and 9788847004894 (ISBN 13).

This book covers all the recent research highlights of arrhythmogenic right ventr- ular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/D), a recently discovered heart muscle d- ease which is a major threat to the life of affected young people. It summarizes ne- ly 25 years of investigation on the etiology, genetics, pathology, clinical features, - agnosis, and treatment of ARVC/D. In particular, a 5-year research program supported by grants from both the European Community and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institutes has contributed to the discovery of seven disease-causing genes, thus opening new avenues for the early identification of affected patients and prevention of sudden death. A Workshop was held in Venice, Italy, October 3, 2005, as part of the Venice - rhythmia Meeting, where the European and American investigators presented and discussed several major achievements which are now reported in this book.As a - sult of these coordinated efforts, great advances have been made in the recognition and understanding of the disease, which are summarized in this book.