Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is the name that doctors use to refer to heart rhythm problems. These occur when the sinus node, the heart’s natural pacemaker, does not keep a regular heartbeat. This heart ...

Dear Dr. Roach: At age 76, I was diagnosed with sinus node dysfunction last year after several episodes of what I’d call being “spaced out” (for lack of a better term). I couldn’t explain these ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: At age 76, I was diagnosed with sinus node dysfunction last year after several episodes of what I’d call being “spaced out” (for lack of a better term). I couldn’t explain these ...

Minimizing atrial pacing does not prevent atrial fibrillation in patients with sinus node dysfunction, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

Background A routine sports evaluation identified constant alternation between a junctional and idioventricular rhythm in a 9-year-old child. During exercise testing, electrography demonstrated that ...

AMSTERDAM -- Reducing atrial pacing didn't help prevent atrial fibrillation (Afib, or AF) in patients with sinus node dysfunction but did increase risk of fainting, the DANPACE II trial showed. The ...

Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a heart rhythm problem that affects your heart's natural pacemaker. You may develop symptoms of SSS like dizziness, fainting, and fatigue. Treatment may include lifestyle ...

Amsterdam, Netherlands – 28 Aug 2023: Minimising atrial pacing does not prevent atrial fibrillation in patients with sinus node dysfunction, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rate-modulated pacing at 60 bpm did not reduce AF incidence vs. nonadaptive pacing at 40 bpm in patients with ...

Boston, MA Final results of the Mode Selection Trial in Sinus Node Dysfunction (MOST) show no advantage for dual-chamber pacing over single-chamber ventricular pacing in terms of the trial's primary ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 84-year-old female in relatively good health. My doctor is concerned that my heart rate is too slow, consistently in the 50s. I have worn a Holter monitor and had an ...