Sinus Node Dysfunction
Sick sinus syndrome is a collection of heart rhythm disorders that include:
- Sinus bradycardia -- slow heart rates from the natural pacemaker of the heart
- Tachycardias -- fast heart rates
- Bradycardia-tachycardia -- alternating slow and fast heart rhythms
Alternative Names
Bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome; Sinus node dysfunction
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Sick sinus syndrome is relatively uncommon. Sinus bradycardia occurs more often than the other types.
Tachycardias that start in the...
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