What are the most common diseases/defects that cause cardiac arrest/death?
• Structural • Arrythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD) – is a form of cardiomyopathy in which the heart muscle of the right ventricle is replaced by fatty tissue. As a result, the heart’s ability to pump blood is weakened. • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) – this is the most common form of the disease and occurs when heart muscle tissue is enlarged and stretched, making it difficult for the heart to function. • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) – this is the second most common type of cardiomyopathy and result in excessive thickening of the heart walls. Blood flow is restricted as the heart chambers become smaller and stiffer. Most often, it is inherited but sometimes the cause is not clear. • Kawasaki Disease – is characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, especially the coronary arteries of the heart. • Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) – is a disorder that affects one of the heart’s valve—the mitral valve. It occurs when the valve doesn’t close properly allo
