Sick Sinus Syndrome Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Sick Sinus Syndrome
Bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome; Sinus node dysfunction
Symptoms
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Fainting or near-fainting -
Dizziness or light-headedness -
Confusion or other changes in mental status - Sensation of feeling the heart beat (
palpitations ) -
Chest pain orangina -
Shortness of breath -
Fatigue
Usually, no symptoms occur.
Signs and tests
The symptoms are non-specif...
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Sick sinus syndrome
Sick sinus syndrome is a collection of heart rhythm disorders that include: Sinus bradycardia -- slow heart rates due to a slowing of your heart's own natural pacemaker ... Read more »Sick sinus syndrome
Bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome; Sinus node dysfunction Prevention It may help to treat related disorders. You may need to avoid some medications, based on... Read more »Sick sinus syndrome
Bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome; Sinus node dysfunction Treatment If the disorder is not causing symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. Your doctor may... Read more »Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)
...may originate from any area of the heart's electrical conduction system. For example: Sick sinus syndrome occurs when the SA node of the heart malfunctions. ... Read more »Cardiac amyloidosis
... Congestive heart failure Atrial fibrillation or ventricular arrhythmias Sick sinus syndrome (occasionally) Symptomatic cardiac conduction system disease... Read more »Images
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