Dec 06, 2018

The participant was diagnosed with type I diabetes at age 9. At age 10, he was diagnosed with involuntary urination and was also referred to a cardiology clinic because of a sudden death in the family. At the time of evaluation, his testing was normal. However, while playing basketball at age 14, he experienced chest pain, jaw pain, and dizziness. He was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) was placed four days later. The participant was also diagnosed with ADHD and has had learning problems in school.

The participant’s older brother was also referred to a cardiology clinic after a sudden death in the family. His original testing came back normal as well; however, at age 19 he had an MRI that was consistent with ARVC. He has also been diagnosed with ADHD.

Shared symptoms:

• Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Short distance between nose and lip (short philtrum)

Younger brother only:

• Type I diabetes mellitus
• Involuntary urination (enuresis)
• Difficulty speaking (speech apraxia)
• Learning disability

Older brother only:

• Obesity
• Stretch marks (striae distensae)
• Near-sightedness (myopia)
• Depression
• Anxiety

• Insulin – type I diabetes mellitus
• ICD – heart condition
• Nadolol – heart condition

• Individualized Education Program (IEP)