Gastrointestinal influence on the electrophysiology of the heart: induction of cardiac arrhythmic episodes by myoelectrical uncoupling within the gut

Abstract

It is theorized that the triggering of some arrhythmic episodes in cardiac-sensitive subjects might be directly linked to the functional uncoupling of gastro myoelectrical activity following the consumption of particular foods or by other influences on the gut. The intent of this research is to reveal the likely adverse mechanism involved through investigative analytical review. The resulting evidence shows there exists a triggering source within the visceral smooth muscle system of the gut and a mode of transmission incorporated in the autonomic nervous system mediated by the central autonomic network that could significantly affect the electrophysiology of the heart. A formal clinical study is indicated to determine the specific types of troublesome foods and other factors associated to better understand the overall process.