Sick Sinus Syndrome

Question 1

What is the features of sick sinus syndrome on ECG?

Answer 1

Sinus bradycardia
Sinoatrial block
Periods of sinus arrest
Abnormally long pauses after a premature beat

Question 2

What should be excluded to diagnose sick sinus syndrome?

Answer 2

Drug causes

Question 3

What is the management of sick sinus syndrome?

Answer 3

Pacemaker