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I'm confused.. Do I have ARVD? abnormal ECG

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jana00033
jana00033

Hi,

I am writing to this forum as I am currently worried sick, and just need another opinion. I am a 21 year old male. Last November I wen't to hospital with heart palpitations and was very overwhelmed with sweaty, clammy hands and chest pains.

I was left in hospital for 2 nights as the doctors took MRI, ECG and blood pressure. They finally told me the results and basically told me they were unsure to what my issue was. I had an abnormal ECG scan, so I did a CT scan, echo, blood test and MRI test which all came back normal and clear. 

Today I had my cardiologist appointment and he was thinking i might have ARVD, but MRI came clear so he thinks a loop recorder over 3 years is required. 

ps. I have undertaken 2 more ECG scans since the abnormal scan at the hospital and they have come back normal.

Can someone please help me with some advise or another opinion.

Thanks,

Ted.

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  • jennifer44574
    jennifer44574 jana00033

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    Hi Ted

    I've just been investigated for ARVD too, had clear MRI so now been diagnosed with benign RVOT-VT. Have you done an exercise test or wore a halter monitor whilst exercising? I don't know much about either condition, on this forum to find out more about my new diagnosis (as I was initially diagnosed with WPW until last week!) But from what I understand, RVOT-VT and ARVD present themselves in a similar way, and a structurally normal heart normally equals RVOT-VT or LVOT.

    I also have a normal resting ECG, although mine has also shown evidence of a delta wave before hence the initial WPW diagnosis.

    Good luck, the good news is your MRI is normal, but hopefully you get something more concrete soon

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