Sick Sinus Syndrome
Alternate Names : Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
Definition Sick sinus syndrome is a group of abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias) presumably caused by a malfunction of the sinus node, the heart's "natural" pacemaker.
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• Angina
• Angina - Stable
• Arrhythmias
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
• Heart Failure
• Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
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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
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