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Sick sinus syndrome

Risk factors

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Symptoms

• Bradycardia Bradycardia — Comprehensive overview of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a slow heartbeat.
• Tachycardia Tachycardia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a rapid heartbeat.

Tests and diagnosis

• Holter monitor Holter monitor — Overview covers what to expect during this test of your heart rhythm.
• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) — Overview covers definition of this test to monitor your heartbeat.

Complications

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• Heart failure Heart failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common heart condition.
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Treatments and drugs

• Pacemaker Pacemaker — Overview covers risks, results of the procedure to install this heartbeat-regulating device.

Prevention

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