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{{Chapter|Sinus node rhythms and arrhythmias}}
{{Chapter|Sinus node rhythms and arrhythmias}}
[[Afbeelding:SSS_ecg_001.jpg|thumb|ECG with Sick Sinus Syndrome. Rapid atrial fibrillation abruptly stops.]]
In sick sinus syndrome there is a malfunctioning sinus node. Several arrhythmias can result from this:
In sick sinus syndrome there is a malfunctioning sinus node. Several arrhythmias can result from this:
* Symptomatic slow [[sinusbradycardia]] in the absence of medication
* Symptomatic slow [[sinusbradycardia]] in the absence of medication

Revision as of 13:44, 23 July 2007

This is part of: Sinus node rhythms and arrhythmias

thumb|ECG with Sick Sinus Syndrome. Rapid atrial fibrillation abruptly stops. In sick sinus syndrome there is a malfunctioning sinus node. Several arrhythmias can result from this: