Cardiac arrhythmias following an acute myocardial infarction:
A) tend to originate from ischemic areas around the infarction.
B) typically manifest as atrial fibrillation or atrial tachycardia.
C) generally originate from the center of the infarcted tissues.
D) are uncommon within the first 24 hours after the infarction.
Answer: A) tend to originate from ischemic areas around the infarction.
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