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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.
Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth
John Fedor is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Fedor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Fedor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Fedor is currently accepting new patients.
Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth
Sherry Saxonhouse is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Saxonhouse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Saxonhouse is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Saxonhouse is currently accepting new patients.
Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth
Brian Powell is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Powell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Powell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.
Summary: The study aims to evaluate the following: 1) the incidence of new onset atrial fibrillation in patients with an atrial leadless pacemaker, 2) the need for upgrade from a standalone atrial leadless pacemaker to a dual chamber leadless pacemaker system, and 3) to compare the battery longevity of the Aveir AR at two years with the battery longevity of subjects implanted with dual chamber leadless pac...
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.
Published Date: August 01, 2013
Published By: National Institutes of Health