Inflammation and arrhythmogenesis: a narrative review of the complex relationship
Journal: International Journal of Arrhythmia
Year: 2024

A biological mechanism called inflammation is necessary for reacting to damaging stimuli, but it can also, ironically, play a role in the formation of arrhythmias, or the group of disorders known as arrhythmogenesis. This review delves into the intricate relationship that exists between localized and systemic inflammation and the electrophysiological changes that result in abnormal heart rhythms. Through oxidative stress, autonomic dysfunction, electrolyte imbalances, and coagulation activation,