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  1. Sick sinus syndrome

    Also known as: sinus dysfunction, sino atrial node disease
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    Complications

    Complications may include:

    • Slow heart rate which can result to fainting because of low blood flow
    • Heart failure
    • Blood clots which can travel to the brain and cause stroke

    Symptoms
    If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Sick sinus syndrome, seek medical attention immediately.

    The most commonly observed symptoms inlcude:

    • Fatigue
    • Dizziness
    • Fainting
    • Shortness of breath
    • Chest pain/angina
    • Palpitations - rapid heart beat
    • Bradycardia - slow pulse rate

    Causes

    • Occurs due to abnormal functioning of the sinus node, which regulates the heart's electrical system. The causes may include:
    • Conditions which cause scarring or damage heart electrical system
    • Scar tissues from previous heart surgery
    • Heart diseases
    • Wear and tear of heart muscles in older people
    • Some medicines used in management of high blood pressure such as calcium channel blockers and beta blockers like atenolol are also responsible
    • Risk factors include:
    • High blood pressure
    • High cholesterol level
    • Over weight or obesity
    • Sedentary life style

    Prevention

    • Eating a healthy diet
    • Regular exercise to increase blood flow
    • Monitoring weight to reduce the risk of heart diseases
    • Blood pressure control
    • Avoid smoking
    • Avoid consumption of alcohol
    • Avoid stress

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    Does sinusitis cause nausea?
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    What are the risk factors for Sick sinus syndrome?
    Risk factors for the development of sick sinus syndrome include: 1,3 Sick sinus syndrome often develops over a long time course and many patients are asymptomatic. Symptoms and signs arise due to arrhythmias which reduce cardiac output and lead to end-organ hypoperfusion.

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    Does sick sinus syndrome get worse with time?
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