**6. Arrhythmogenic right ventricle cardiomyopathy**

Arrhythmogenic right ventricle cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is characterised by structural abnormalities and cardiac dysfunction of mainly the right ventricle, but it can also involve the left ventricle. It is a rare type of cardiomyopathy. It occurs if the muscle tissue in the right ventricle dies and is replaced by a scar tissue. This disrupts the pathway of the heart's electrical signals leading to arrhythmias.

ARVC usually affects teenagers or young adults. ARVC has a prevalence of 1 in 5000 among healthy young people. ARVC is seen in up to 20% of all causes of sudden death in young people. It is a complex genetic condition due to its genetic variation.
