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AADHowever, the precise molecular mechanism for the ARBinduced suppression of VAs has been elusive. A major goal of translational research has therefore been to not only unravel the underlying molecular mechanisms for post-MI VAs in general, but also to identify the precise molecular mechanisms and novel pathways resulting in their suppression so that they may be specifically targeted. There is a definite need for new therapies because a significant percentage of post-MI survivors continue to develop VAs resulting in SCD or Bfinald eath despite optimal therapy including reperfusion [4,7]. The electrical mechanisms of post-MI VAs have been extensively studied in experimental models since the 1980s. The traditional concept for VA induction in both MI and non-MI hearts has revolved around reentry, triggers and substrates [8][9][10][11][12]. Most cardiology students are familiar with the simple form of re-entry due to an anatomic obstacle described by Mines in 1913, and the classic Schmitt-Erlanger model of unidirectional block and re-entry proposed in 1929. However, MI is rather unique in that it results in variable degrees of regional remodeling of myocardial structure, matrix, morphology, topography and electrophysiological