What is Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)? Sick sinus syndrome is not a disease condition but a clinical syndrome that is related to the sinoatrial node (SA node). It is also referred to as sinus node disease ...

2.1 Abnormal heart rhythms (dysrhythmias) are caused by disturbances in electrical impulse generation or by abnormal conduction between chambers of the heart – principally within the sinus node, ...

Q: Who should I consult if have an irregular pulse and shortness of breath with frequent fainting spells? A: If these symptoms are experienced you should visit your general practitioner. A clinical ...

The correct diagnosis is sinus bradycardia with a sinus pause due to sinus node arrest (Figure 2). Figure 2. Courtesy of Philip J. Podrid, MD. The rhythm is regular except for one long RR interval or ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio The incidence of sick sinus syndrome in ...

Julie Bowen, famously known as Claire Dunphy on Modern Family, recently shared a startling revelation: at just 29 years old, she had a pacemaker implanted due to sick sinus syndrome. What began as ...

Sick Sinus Syndrome: Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS) is a heart condition where the sinoatrial node, the heart's natural pacemaker, malfunctions. It results in an irregular heartbeat, causing periods of ...

A specialist tells how to interpret subtle changes on the ECG, including those caused by two life-threatening syndromes you might otherwise miss. Reading ECGs is like learning to appreciate art—it is ...