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Sick sinus syndrome |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome |
| Treatment: |
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If the disorder is without symptoms, no treatment is necessary. Medications that worsen symptoms should be stopped. A permanent implanted pacemaker may be necessary when it has been established that the symptoms are related to bradycardia (slow heart rate). Any associated tachycardia (a fast heart rate) may be treated with medications after the person is protected from symptomatic bradycardia by a pacemaker. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
| This syndrome is slowly progressive. As long as the person remains without symptoms, no treatment is necessary. If a permanent pacemaker is needed, the long-term outlook is excellent. |
| Complications: |
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| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you experience light-headed spells, episodes of passing out, palpitations, or other symptoms. |
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