Sick Sinus Syndrome: Definition, Clinical Significance, and Overview
Sick Sinus Syndrome is a disorder of the heart’s natural pacemaker, the sinoatrial (SA) node. It causes inappropriate slowing, pauses, or instability of the heart rhythm, sometimes alternating with fast rhythms. It is a clinical diagnosis in cardiology that links symptoms with documented sinus node dysfunction. It is commonly discussed in contexts of bradycardia, syncope, ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, and pacemaker therapy.