Meaning Sick sinus syndrome
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Sick sinus syndrome


A condition that features symptoms including dizziness, confusion, fainting, and heart failure that is due to a problem with the sinoatrial node (SA node) of the heart, which acts as the body's natural pacemaker. If the SA node is not functioning normally, the patient usually has an abnormally slow heart rate (bradycardia), but other rhythm di [..]
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Sick sinus syndrome


A condition caused by dysfunctions related to the Sinoatrial Node including impulse generation (Cardiac Sinus Arrest) and impulse conduction (Sinoatrial Exit Block). It is characterized by persistent [..]
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Sick sinus syndrome


Dysfunction of the sinoatrial node manifested by persistent sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest, sinoatrial exit block, chronic atrial fibrillation and inability of the heart to resume sinus rhythm follow [..]
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