Publications by authors named "Carlos Alberto Quiroz-Romero"

Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is one of the most lethal channelopathies, characterized by ventricular arrhythmias triggered by stress or physical activity. We present the case of an adolescent who consulted for recurrent syncope precipitated by exercise. In the diagnostic approach, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia was reached, with a mutation in the cardiac ryanodine receptor gene, Heterozygous c.

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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia is an inherited autosomal dominant disease, with an estimated prevalence of 1:2,500 to 1:5,000, being higher in males (3:1). It is characterised histologically by the substitution of cardiomyocytes for fibrous-adipose tissue, which predisposes to ventricular arrhythmias, right ventricular failure, and sudden cardiac death. The main aim of treatment is to reduce the risk of sudden death and improve the quality of life of patients.

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