Sick sinus syndrome (SSS), also known assinus nodedysfunction, describes a group of problems that affect your heart rhythm. It happens when a defect occurs with your sinus node, also known as the sinoatrial node or SA node. Your sinus node controls the pace of your heartbeat. The sinus n...
In other words, we (or parts of us) get sick: the sinus node is no exception. The problem with the sinus node is that when gets “sick,” it may come in the form of Sick Sinus Syndrome. Sick Sinus Syndrome is not your average run-of-the-mill illness and refers to a group of ...
Another condition that affects the heart conduction system is called sick sinus syndrome (SSS) or sinus node disease. It affects the sinoatrial node and causes the heart to beat slower or faster than normal. It can also contribute to an increased heart rate duringexercise. Ion channels, tiny p...
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Malfunction of pacemaker cells due to diseases or aging leads to rhythm generation disorders (for example, bradycardias and sick-sinus syndrome (SSS)), which often necessitate the implantation of electronic pacemakers. Although effective, electronic devices are associated with such shortcomings as ...
Tethered spinal cord syndrome is a rare neurological disorder where the spinal cord is attached, or tethered, to the tissues around the spine. This tethering of the spinal cord restricts its movements and prevents it from keeping up with its ongoing growth as the body grows. This causes the ...
A few predisposing conditions can cause oropharyngeal dysphagia: these include Bell’s palsy,myasthenia gravis, Parkinson’s disease, Sjogren’s Syndrome, stroke and infection. Diagnosis is usually made through what is called a barium modified swallow. The patient swallows tiny amounts of barium and...
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Toxic shock syndrome (this is rare) Leak of spinal fluid (this also is rare) Sometimes after surgery, you might continue to have symptoms of sinusitis until the infection clears up completely. Or, if there were other blockages in your sinuses, such as polyps, there may still be some ling...
Your temperature is usually lower in the morning and goes up during the day. It peaks late afternoon or evening, sometimes by as much as 1 or 2 degrees. You don’t need to take your temperature regularly if you're healthy. But you should check it more often if you feel sick or think...