Arrhythmias in myocarditis are primarily due to:
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Correct answer: Inflammatory damage to myocardial tissue
Myocarditis causes inflammatory injury to myocardial cells and conduction pathways. This can disrupt electrical stability and lead to arrhythmias.
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