Pathophysiology and diagnosis of bradyarrhythmias in sick sinus syndrome
Angehrn, W.; Gattiker, K.; Steinbrunn, W.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift 106(12): 401-406
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672 PMID: 1265452 Document Number: 97112
The sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a complex cardiac disturbance involving impulse formation and conduction. Anatomy and physiology of the sinus node and atrial conduction are reviewed and the pathophysiology of bradycardia and tachycardia in the SSS is discussed. Finally, a practical approach to diagnosis is outlined.