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Common causes of sick sinus syndrome: | Common causes of sick sinus syndrome<ref name="pmid23939447">{{cite journal| author=Semelka M, Gera J, Usman S| title=Sick sinus syndrome: a review. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2013 | volume= 87 | issue= 10 | pages= 691-6 | pmid=23939447 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23939447 }} </ref>: | ||
*[[Beta blockers]] | *[[Beta blockers]] | ||
*[[Calcium channel blockers]] | *[[Calcium channel blockers]] | ||
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*[[Antiarrhythmic medications]] | *[[Antiarrhythmic medications]] | ||
*[[Lithium]] | *[[Lithium]] | ||
*[[Coronary artery disease]] | *[[Coronary artery disease]] | ||
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Overview
Sick sinus syndrome can result in many abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), including sinus arrest, sinus node exit block, sinus bradycardia, and other types of bradycardia (slow heart rate). Sick sinus syndrome may also be associated with tachycardias (fast heart rate) such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) and atrial fibrillation. Tachycardias that occur with sick sinus syndrome are characterized by a long pause after the tachycardia.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
Common causes of sick sinus syndrome[1]:
- Beta blockers
- Calcium channel blockers
- Digoxin
- Sympatholytic medications
- Antiarrhythmic medications
- Lithium
- Coronary artery disease
Causes in Alphabetical Order
References
- ↑ Semelka M, Gera J, Usman S (2013). "Sick sinus syndrome: a review". Am Fam Physician. 87 (10): 691–6. PMID 23939447.