Sick sinus syndrome (collection of various heart disease diagnoses typically in elderly individuals)

Sick sinus syndrome is a relatively uncommon condition, occurring in about 0.2% of the population.

Sick sinus syndrome can occur for various reasons.

People who have both sick sinus syndrome and atrial fibrillation have an increased risk of stroke.

Cavernous sinus syndrome is a medical emergency, requiring prompt medical attention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Tachycardias that occur with sick sinus syndrome are characterized by a long pause after the tachycardia.

Cardiac surgery, especially to the atria, is a common cause of sick sinus syndrome in children.

Even though many types of sick sinus syndrome produce no symptoms, patients may present with:

Artificial pacemakers have been used in the treatment of sick sinus syndrome.

Tbx18 gene therapy is aimed at treating a group of arrhythmias known as sick sinus syndrome.