Hello ARVC

In March my geneticist called me and said that I have a DSP gene mutation. The DSP gene is associated with autosomal dominant ARVC and Dilated Cardiomyopathy...ARVC.

ARVC can be characterized by progressive growing fibro-fatty tissue that replaces the muscular tissue of the heart. This action predisposes ventricular tachycardia and sudden death. ARVC primarily affects the right ventricle; but with time will also involve the left ventricle.

Awesome.

As my geneticist continued, she said that she highly doubted that both diseases would be present, even though I had the DSP gene. People can have the DSP gene, but end up being asymptomatic….so, she said I could wait to have my cardiac MRI until June.

Await we shall...