Synonyms: KWWH type I | Keratoderma with woolly hair type I | Keratosis palmoplantaris with arrythmogenic cardiomyopathy | Naxos syndrome | Palmoplantar hyperkeratosis with arrythmogenic cardiomyopathy | Palmoplantar keratoderma with arrythmogenic cardiomyopathy
A rare arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and a cutaneous phenotype characterized by peculiar woolly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
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Advocacy Organizations
Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation
CCF's mission is to accelerate the search for causes and cures for pediatric cardiomyopathy through increased research, education, awareness, advocacy, and support to affected children and their families.
Heart of a Giant Foundation
The mission of the HGF is to achieve better health outcomes for heart diseases and related chronic health conditions in our communities and enhance the quality of life through health education, care support, and connection to community resources.
HeartCharged
Ending preventable deaths from undiagnosed heart conditions and sudden cardiac arrest, especially in young people, and providing patient-to-patient support.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association
Providing support, advocacy, and education to patients, families, the medical community, and the public about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and all thick heart muscle disorders, while supporting research and fostering the development of treatments.
RareDNA Foundation
Dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals and families affected by rare DNA heart mutations by advancing awareness, access and action. We increase awareness among medical professionals and the public, provide education and resources on diagnosis and treatment, support scientific research, and advocate for faster diagnostic pathways, giving families the knowledge and care they need.
Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
The SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation mission is to save the lives and support the families of children and adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities. Learn More
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Clinical Trials
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