Colitis induced ventricular alternans increases the risk for ventricular arrhythmia.

ABSTRACT: Inflammatory bowel disease was linked to an increased risk for conduction defects and ventricular arrhythmia. It coincides with dysregulation of gut microbiota, increased inflammation, and deregulation of the renin-angiotensin system. In this study, we aimed to determine the mechanism of colitis-induced electrophysiological remodeling that increases the risk for ventricular arrhythmia. In a mouse model of dextran sulfate sodium induced active colitis (3.5 %, 7 days) cardiac electrophysiological properties were quantified during active inflammation. Electrocardiographic recordings exhibited a prolonged QT duration in mice with active colitis compared to control. Field potential (FP) recordings of Langendorff perfused colitis-hearts exhibited increased FP dispersion, a reduced threshold for

SUBMITTER: Pereira CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12355935 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature