Sick Sinus Syndrome

The disease is recognized by variety of arrhythmias (sinus bradycardia, paroxysmal tachycardia, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, sinoatrial block, atrioventricular block). It can appear in any age but predominantly in older age. Sick sinus syndrome etiology and management along with signs and symptoms have been explained in this article.

Etiology of Sick Sinus Syndrome

It includes fibrosis, degenerative change or ischemia of SA node that results into variegated arrhythmias as mentioned above.

Signs and symptoms

In symptomatic patients it presents with palpitations, dizziness or syncope spells owing to variety of arrhythmias.

Sick Sinus Syndrome Management

In asymptomatic patient, treatment is not required whilst in symptomatic patients, permanent pacemaker may prevent symptoms but can’t improve prognosis.