PATRICK AND DEVIN

THIS IS OUR PROJECT ON (SSS) OR SICK SINUS SYNDROME

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• Sick sinus syndrome is a collection of heart rhythm disorders that include: Sinus bradycardia
• slow heart rates from the natural pacemaker of the heart
• slow heart rates from the natural pacemaker of the heart
• when the natural pacemaker of the heart stops working for periods of time

CAUSES

• Sick sinus syndrome usually occurs in people older than 50. The cause is often scar-like damage to the heart's conduction system
• In children, a common cause of sick sinus syndrome is heart surgery, especially on the upper chambers.
• Coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and aortic and mitral valve diseases may occur with sick sinus syndrome, although these diseases may have nothing to do with the syndrome.
• Sick sinus syndrome is uncommon. Sinus bradycardia occurs more often than the other types.
• Tachycardias that start in the upper chambers of the heart may be part of the syndrome. These include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia. A period of elevated heart rates is typically followed by very slow heart rates when the tachycardia ends.

SYMPTOM

• Chest pain or angina
• Confusion or other changes in mental status
• Fainting or near-fainting
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations)

TREATMENT

• You may not need treatment if you do not have any symptoms.
• Your doctor will review the medicines you take to make sure they are not making your condition worse
• Do not stop taking any medication unless your doctor tells you to do so.
• You may need a permanent implanted pacemaker if your symptoms are related to bradycardia (slow heart rate).
• Surgery if needed

WORK CITED

• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Wikipedia

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