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September 10, 2025European Heart Journal - Case ReportsOpen Access

Paddling Through Palpitations: When Genes, Myocardial Inflammation and Exercise Collide – A Case Report of Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy in a Young Competitive Rower

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BDBoris DelpireOGOlivier GhekiereDDDagmara Dilling‐Boer

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Overview

Case report reveals genetic testing and myocardial inflammation impact arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, suggesting careful monitoring.

Key Points

  • Exercise significantly triggered arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy symptoms, leading to increased risk of severe arrhythmias.
  • Genetic testing identified a pathogenic PKP2 mutation in the patient, correlating with the diagnosis of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy.
  • Management included catheter ablation aimed at resolving ventricular tachycardia, with a focus on symbols of myocardial inflammation.
  • High-intensity sports restriction and ongoing rhythm monitoring were vital after diagnosis, emphasizing the multifactorial management approach.

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Delpire et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23caeb210217d6478a59chttps://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf442
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