Sick Sinus Syndrome Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is the features of sick sinus syndrome on ECG?
A
Sinus bradycardia
Sinoatrial block
Periods of sinus arrest
Abnormally long pauses after a premature beat
2
Q
What should be excluded to diagnose sick sinus syndrome?
A
Drug causes
3
Q
What is the management of sick sinus syndrome?
A
Pacemaker
4
Q
How to differentiate stokes-Adam attack from sick sinus?
A
There will be brief syncope and inverted T waves on ECG
5
Q
What is stokes-Adam syndrome?
A
Brief syncope due to bradycardia, associated with heart block
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7
Q
What is the management of sick sinus syndrome when stabl?
A
Temporary transcutaneous pacing with permemant pacemaker implantation
