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Sick Sinus Syndrome

Medical Definition: Dysfunction of the sinoatrial node manifested by persistent sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest, sinoatrial exit block, chronic atrial fibrillation and inability of the heart to resume sinus rhythm following cardioversion for atrial fibrillation.
Guide Notes: sinus refers to sinoatrial node
Previously Indexed: Arrhythmia, Sinus (1966-1979)

Sick Sinus Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms

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