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Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy (AC and ARVC)

Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AC) is a rare inherited heart muscle condition that causes irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) at a higher rate than other heart muscle conditions. AC can affect primarily either the left ventricle (Left Dominant Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy) or the right ventricle (Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy or ARVC). Individuals with AC or ARVC may have symptoms of palpitations or fainting due to arrhythmias. Symptoms may also include shortness of breath due to reduced pumping function of the heart.

Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, is a heart muscle condition characterized by gradual weakening of the heart muscle. While DCM may be caused by other conditions, including myocardial infarction, many cases are now known to be caused by genetic mutations carried in families. Individuals with DCM may be only mildly affected or may be severely affected, even in the same family.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common genetic cardiac disorder affecting 1 in 500 people. It affects both men and women of all ages, and is characterized by abnormal thickening of the heart muscle.

Inherited Cardiomyopathies and Arrhythmias

The Michigan Medicine Frankel Cardiovascular Center and the Michigan Congenital Heart Center at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital offer established, comprehensive programs for the evaluation and treatment of inherited heart conditions (cardiomyopathies) and arrhythmias from child to adult. Our program is one of only 24 in the country specializing in the treatment of these conditions.