Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: Management and Outcomes

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: Treatment and Prognosis

Author:
William J McKenna, MD
Section Editor:
Hugh Calkins, MD
Deputy Editor:
Brian C Downey, MD, FACC

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All topics are updated as new evidence becomes available and our peer review process is complete.
Literature review current through: Oct 2016. | This topic last updated: Nov 17, 2016.

INTRODUCTION — Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), also called arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia

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Pediatric Care: Asthma, Infections, and Common Illnesses

Asthma Management and Medication in Children

Medication Treatment:

  • Beclomethasone dipropionate 100 µg, 200 µg
  • Budesonide
  • Fluticasone propionate 100 µg

Monitoring and Dose Adjustment:

  • Asthma not controlled by fast-acting β-agonists: Follow up from initial visit to 1-3 months.
  • Asthma not controlled with low doses of inhaled glucocorticoids: Start to double the low dose, consider the use of leukotriene modifiers.
  • Asthma not controlled with low-dose, double-inhaled glucocorticoids: Consult a specialist.
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