Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) (Boxer cardiomyopathy)(ARVC)
Also known as: Boxer Cardiomyopathy · Arrhythmogene rechtsventrikuläre Kardiomyopathie · Boxer-Kardiomyopathie · ARVC1 · Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia · …
Overview
What it is
This is an inherited heart disease where the normal muscle tissue of the right ventricle, one of the heart's lower chambers, is gradually replaced by fat and fibrous scar tissue. This structural change disrupts the heart's electrical signals, which normally coordinate regular heartbeats. As a result, the dog's heart can develop dangerous, irregular rhythms.
How it presents
Symptoms typically become noticeable in middle-aged to older dogs and include sudden fainting spells, weakness, or collapse. In some severe cases, the first sign of the disease may unfortunately be sudden cardiac arrest without any prior warning.
Treatment
While the condition is incurable, it can be managed with lifelong heart medications and regular monitoring using a portable heart monitor. Lifetime management typically costs between €2,500 and €7,500.
How it's tested
Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Labogen-Panel)
Primary testDNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Labogen / Laboklin) — bündelt alle relevanten Erbkrankheiten der Rasse in einem Test.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Herzultraschall (Echokardiographie)(Herz-Echo)
Primary testCardiac examEchokardiographie zur Beurteilung von Herzklappen, -wänden, -funktion. Pflicht z.B. bei Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (MMVD).
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Cardiac-OFA
Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Feragen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Feragen, Österreich) — gleiches Konzept wie Labogen.
Issuing body: Feragen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Embark Breed + Health Panel(Embark)
DNA testUS-Anbieter; 250+ genetische Erkrankungen + Abstammung. Anerkennung in DE/AT variiert je nach VDH-Verein.
Issuing body: Embark
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
MyDogDNA Panel(MyDogDNA)
DNA testGenoscoper-basiertes Panel (Mars Petcare). 200+ Erkrankungen + Rassenkomposition.
Issuing body: MyDogDNA
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
1 of 1 breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) (Boxer cardiomyopathy)?
This is an inherited heart disease where the normal muscle tissue of the right ventricle, one of the heart's lower chambers, is gradually replaced by fat and fibrous scar tissue. This structural change disrupts the heart's electrical signals, which normally coordinate regular heartbeats. As a result, the dog's heart can develop dangerous, irregular rhythms.
How is Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) (Boxer cardiomyopathy) tested?
Tests currently in our database: Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Herzultraschall (Echokardiographie), Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Embark Breed + Health Panel, MyDogDNA Panel.
Which breeds are most affected?
Most commonly affected: Boxer.