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Arrhythmogenesis

Meaning

The physiological process describing the initiation or formation of an abnormal heart rhythm, often linked to underlying systemic or hormonal imbalances that affect cardiac electrophysiology. Understanding this process is critical in preventative cardiology, especially when considering the downstream effects of endocrine dysfunction on cardiovascular stability. Hormones like thyroid hormones and catecholamines exert significant influence on myocardial excitability, directly impacting the risk profile for developing dysrhythmias.