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 BRADYCARDIA, chronic ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and failure to resume sinus rhythm following CARDIOVERSION. This syndrome can be congenital or acquired, particularly after surgical correction for heart defects.

Also Known As:

Sick Sinus Node Syndrome; Sinus Node Disease; Dysfunction, Sinus Node; Dysfunctions, Sinus Node; Sinus Node Diseases; Syndrome, Sick Sinus; Sinus Node Dysfunction

Cardiovascular Diseases: 94258
- Heart Diseases: 26486
  - Cardiac Arrhythmias: 21201
    - Heart Block: 1569
      - Sick Sinus Syndrome: 1024
    - Sinus Arrhythmia: 115
      - Sick Sinus Syndrome: 1024
  - Cardiac Conduction System Disease: 95
    - Heart Block: 1569
      - Sick Sinus Syndrome: 1024
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Pathologic Processes: 10385
  - Cardiac Arrhythmias: 21201
    - Heart Block: 1569
      - Sick Sinus Syndrome: 1024
    - Sinus Arrhythmia: 115
      - Sick Sinus Syndrome: 1024

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