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Sick sinus syndrome (also known as sinus node dysfunction) is a group of related heart conditions that can affect how the heart beats. "Sick sinus" refers to the sino-atrial (SA) node, which is an area of specialized cells in the heart that functions as a natural pacemaker. The SA node generates electrical impulses that start each heartbeat. These signals travel from the SA node to the rest of the heart, signaling the heart (cardiac) muscle to contract and pump blood. In people with sick sinus syndrome, the SA node does not function normally. In some cases, it does not produce the right signals to trigger a regular heartbeat. In others, abnormalities disrupt the electrical impulses and prevent them from reaching the rest of the heart.
Sick sinus syndrome can result from genetic or environmental factors. In many cases, the cause of the condition is unknown.
Sick sinus syndrome accounts for 1 in 600 patients with heart disease who are over age 65. The incidence of this condition increases with age.
Most cases of sick sinus syndrome are not inherited. They are described as sporadic, which means they occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family.
Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists
Brian Le is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Le is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth
Sherry Saxonhouse is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Saxonhouse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Saxonhouse is currently accepting new patients.
Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth
Brian Powell is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Powell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.
Summary: The goal of this observational post-market clinical Follow-up study is to learn about the long-term safety, performance, and clinical benefits of pacing the left bundle branch area (LBBAP) using the INGEVITY+ pacemaker lead in patients with bradycardia who need a pacemaker.
Summary: The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the impact of different atrial pacing sites-Bachmann's bundle pacing versus right atrial appendage pacing-on the development and progression of atrial cardiomyopathy in patients diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome who are undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation.
Published Date: August 01, 2013
Published By: National Institutes of Health