Infiltrative diseases such as amyloidosis can cause arrhythmias by:
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Correct answer: Replacing normal myocardium with abnormal deposits
Amyloid deposition replaces normal myocardial tissue and disrupts electrical conduction. This infiltration predisposes to conduction abnormalities and arrhythmias.
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