Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD) ECG Review

The classic ECG findings in arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia are inverted T waves in the right precordial leads (V1-V3) with an epsilon wave  after the QRS in lead V1, representing early afterdepolarizations or late potentials.

The epsilon wave is frequently described as having a “grassy knoll” appearance. This can also be seen on a signal-averaged ECG.

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ECG Examples:

• Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia or ARVD ECG Example

References:

1. Chou's Electrocardiography in Clinical Practice: Adult and Pediatric, Sixth Edition, Saunders, Philadelphia, 2008.
   
2. Surawicz B et al. ACC/AHA recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram. Circulation. 2009;119:e235-240.