is sick sinus syndrome something you develop over time or something you are born with? can it be fatal?

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Is it a disease or a condition?
Carl,
While the syndrome can have many causes, it usually is idiopathic. Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is not a specific disease, but comprises a variety of conditions involving sinus node dysfunction and commonly affects elderly persons. Some patients with sick sinus syndrome also have rapid heartbeats (tachycardia). Or the heartbeat alternates between too fast and too slow. This is called bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome. Often there is a long pause (asystole) between heartbeats, especially after an episode of tachycardia. SSS becomes more common as we age. The underlying cause of arrhythmia provides the basis for selecting the best treatment This falls into several main categories from the least to the most invasive. Generally, the least invasive treatment that effectively controls the arrhythmia is the treatment of choice. The options include lifestyle changes, medication, devices, ablation procedures, and surgery - which includes the implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers. I will briefly condense what I have mentioned - Sick sinus syndrome has multiple manifestations on electrocardiogram, including sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest, sinoatrial block, and alternating patterns of bradycardia and tachycardia (bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome). Diagnosis of sick sinus syndrome can be difficult because of its nonspecific symptoms and elusive findings on electrocardiogram or Holter monitor. The mainstay of treatment is atrial or dual-chamber pacemaker placement, which generally provides effective relief of symptoms and lowers the incidence of atrial fibrillation, thromboembolic events, heart failure, and mortality, compared with ventricular pacemakers. If this question is with regard to yourself or a friend, medical advice should be followed, or if this is not, then it should be initiated. If it is only as a matter for your interest – I hope this answers some of your questions.


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I add a link with details of this subject


http://en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Sick_sinus_syndrome


Hope this helps
matador  (+ info)

How many of you are sick and tired of people coming up with these bizarre medical conditions as excuses for ?

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their bizarre behaviour.
Here is one classic example:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is synonomous with Laziness
What do you think?
yeah I am sick of this shit like celebrities throwing phones or punching people and the publicist is like they suffer from exhaustion.

I think people need an excuse for there behavior cause they are not brave enough to stand up for what they did when things go wrong. Now when stuff goes right i don't stand up and go its because today i suffer from awesomideuse . no its Bullshit,.  (+ info)

What specific drugs are used to treat Sick Sinus Syndrome and how do these drugs work?

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Specific drug names. A detailed description on how these drugs work.
Talk to a doctor.  (+ info)

Does anyone know anything about toxic mold or other toxins in homes making ppl sick?

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I'm doing a paper on sick building syndrome and want to know if you or someone you know thinks that they have been made sick from a household toxin.
I need a personal story to add a dramatic effect - any and all responses are appreciated
Thank you and I wish you health!!
Contact Iris Harden Brooks. She just visited with the Governor of Georgia on Thursday. If she has the energy, she'd love to help in any way possible.
http://www.survivingyellowrain.blogspot.com/
Includes some scary mold-related videos
Her MySpace page is
http://www.myspace.com/faceoftoxicmold

For additional research...

Here’s a list of symptoms, including death...
https://moldrx4u.com/Symptoms.asp

EPA says DO NOT use bleach against mold...
https://moldrx4u.com/Poisons.asp

Check out the remarkable research on toxic mold removal done by environmental expert Dr Ed Close. Simply diffusing Thieves essential oil regularly will likely result in an environment very hostile to mold.
http://www.secretofthieves.com/mold.cfm
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Getting sick after eating Chinese food - is this Chinese Restaurant Syndrome?

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Had Chinese food at a local Chinese take-out joint in my area. Had sesame chicken + fried rice, egg roll. This morning about 12 - 14 hours later I start throwing up. I didn't have a headache or anything, wasn't dizzy and didn't have a sore throat. Most of the vomit (ew) was more like stomach acid, but I know it came from the food I had last night that I mentioned. Does it sound like I have the Chinese Restaurant Syndrome? Your thoughts?
Probably not .
Maybe an ingrdient used in it , you were allergic too
or you couldnt digest it properly .
Thats why you vomitted .
Make sure u drink lots of water .
And if this still keeps happening
go to the doctors
there might be something wrong with your digestions .  (+ info)

How long after kissing a sick person would I notice symptoms?

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I made out with this guy 2 nights ago, and I woke up this morning with a really sore throat and my head is hurting pretty bad.
I have no idea if he was sick, but I was just wondering if he was sick, would I have already gotten sick this quickly? Or do you think its too soon and I am just sick from something else?
Thanks!
2-12 days  (+ info)

What makes the prenatal vitimin make you sick,would i get sick taking a prenatal vitimin if i wasn't pregnant?

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Is it being pregnant that makes the prenatal vitamins make you sick, or is it just the vitimin itself that makes you sick and it would make you sick anyway even if you weren't pregnant? Thanks in advance.
prenatal vitamins contain more vitamins than your body needs, so those excess vitamins can make you sick because the excess vitamins usually go to the placenta where the embryo/fetus receives the extra nourishment. most of the excess stuff would be excreted by you, but many minerals and the excess fat soluble vitamins like iron, calcium, magnesium and A, D, and K can actually prove to be toxic so I would not use them for that purpose as you have described.  (+ info)

Why do I get sick every time I start an exercise routine?

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It seems like every time I start working out 5 days a week I get sick and it makes me break my new habit. The last two times I worked out 5 days and I got sick. This time I worked out 2 weeks of 5 days a week. What gives? Is there any way to prevent this? I workout outside and at the gym. Thanks!
It's possible that your high level of exercise may be prolonging the hormone cortisol in your body. Cortisol is also increased during times of stress, and one of its functions is to decrease your immunity making you more susceptible to infections, especially in a crowded gym. :) Try to work out 4 days a week and see what happens. Make sure you take a towel with you to the gym to wipe before and after using a machine.  (+ info)

How easy is it to get sick from a baby?

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I am babysitting tomorrow for 7 hours, and I am excited, except for one thing; I am emetophobic (fear of vomiting). Just how easy is it to get sick from a baby? She isn't sick, but just in case.

What could I do to prevent getting sick? I know wash my hands and such, but can I still cuddle/hold her closely and be safe?

Thank you!
Wow! I thought I was the only one who feared (I mean REALLY hated!) vomiting! I used to pray to Jesus not to let it happen when I was sick--well, you can guess how THAT turned out! I don't think our mom knew ANYTHING about cross-contamination!

Anyhow...babies are not out cruising around (usually), getting exposed to a bunch of different germs, like adults are..so your risk is minimal, compared to an older person.

If you were ME (at that age), I'd suggest that your fear has far more to do with being SADDLED with an infant of your own, than catching a cold from someone else's' kid! But that does NOT mean that kids don't carry germs!

GO WITH THAT! It could buy your years of un-tied-down FUN!!!

That being said: DO wash your hands, after handling the kid (esp. poopy diapers--ugh!) and before eating (you or the kid). You should be fine.  (+ info)

How come when your sick you get a lot of mucus? And, also, how do you get rid of it when sick?

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Question one details itself.Question two... I've been sick for a couple days and couldn't sleep last night because my nose is very stuffy.I toke some Tylenol liquid medicine but it didn't help AT ALL.And I don't take pills either.Do you have some at-home remades? Also something to soothe sore throats maybe? I can't swallow because of it.
ive been sick for the last week and when i went to see the doctor he told me to buy afrin nose spray to help me to breathe at night. it opens up your nose for about 12 hours so that you can breathe throughout the night. But you can only take the nose spray for a few days because prolonged use is bad for your nose. Also try mucinex for the mucus. It works great.  (+ info)

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