Which mechanism underlies most reentrant arrhythmias?
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Correct answer: Heterogeneous conduction and refractory periods
Reentrant arrhythmias occur when heterogeneous conduction velocities and refractory periods allow a circulating electrical impulse. This creates a self-perpetuating abnormal rhythm.
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