arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia 8

An arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the gene encoding desmoplakin (DSP) on chromosome 6p24.

Signs and symptoms

• Right ventricular cardiomyopathy
• Premature ventricular contraction
• Ventricular fibrillation
• Sudden cardiac death
• Ventricular tachycardia
• Congestive heart failure
• Woolly hair

Also known as: ARVC8; ARVD8; arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy 8; familial arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia 8