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...
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 during exercise. Ion channels, tiny...
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Effects of permanent pacemaker and oral theophylline in sick sinus syndrome the THEOPACE study: a randomized controlled trial. Pacemakers and theophylline are currently being used to relieve symptoms in patients with sick sinus syndrome (SSS). However, the impact of either therapy ... P Alboni,C...
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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 ...