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Sick Sinus Syndrome
Alternate Names : Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
Sick Sinus Syndrome Treatment
If the disorder is without symptoms, no treatment is necessary. Medications that worsen symptoms should be stopped.
A permanent implanted pacemaker may be necessary when it has been established that the symptoms are related to bradycardia (slow heart rate).
Any associated tachycardia (a fast heart rate) may be treated with medications after the person is protected from symptomatic bradycardia by a pacemaker.
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• Definition
• Sick Sinus Syndrome Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Sick Sinus Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
• Sick Sinus Syndrome Prevention
• Sick Sinus Syndrome Diagnosis & Tests
• Sick Sinus Syndrome Treatment
• Sick Sinus Syndrome Prognosis
• Sick Sinus Syndrome Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Angina
• Angina - Stable
• Arrhythmias
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
• Heart Failure
• Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
• Primary Amyloidosis
• Sarcoidosis
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• ECG
• Holter Monitor (24h)
• Intracardiac Electrophysiology Study (EPS)
• Pulse
Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Fatigue
• Heartbeat Sensations
• High Blood Pressure
• Pacemaker
• Pulse - Bounding
Review Date : 2/10/2003
Reviewed By : Thippeswamy H. Murthy, M.D., Division of Cardiology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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