Heart & Depolarization

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This is probably stupid question...


Why does damage to the heart cause depolarization?
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cells need to be intact and have a decent energy source to maintain Na/K-atpase pumps. otherwise the gradient decreases and the cell depolarizes.
 
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You could also get membrane damage and thus unregulated ion diffusion thus eliminating the gradient.
 
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