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A 23-year-old male asked:
Can sick sinus syndrome cause ventricle dilatation?
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Dr. Warren Fosteranswered
Cardiac Electrophysiology 22 years experience
SSS: The specific causes of sick sinus syndrome (SSS) actually vary. Some conditions will cause SSS and a dilated ventricle and/or progress to heart failure. In that case, the slow heart rate would be contributed to the underlying condition, rather than the SSS. See a cardiologist for full evaluation, discussion of treatments, and help with long-term planning.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
How is sick sinus syndrome treated?
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Dr. Mike Bowmananswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Pacemaker if severe: Sometimes medications can help, but problems often progress to a point where a pacemaker is needed.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
How do you diagnose sick sinus syndrome?
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Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
EKG/event monitor: Sick sinus requires a good, thorough history, physical exam, and cardiac electrical and functional diagnostic studies.
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Last updated Sep 5, 2014
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