Sick Sinus Syndrome

Synonyms in the broadest sense Sinus node syndrome, bradycardic arrhythmia, bradycardia–tachycardia syndrome. Definition The sinus node is not able to generate potentials in a sufficient frequency and/or pass them on to the AV node. Cause: In sinus node disease, either the function of the pacemaker cells is disturbed or the stimulation conduction system is blocked … Sick Sinus Syndrome