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I went to have a heart test and wear a Holter heart rate monitor and it was concluded that there was sinus node failure, the average rate was 49 beats/min, the fastest heart rate was 83 and the slowest was 31 beats/min. Heart rate <60 beats/min accounted for 96% of the time wearing the device, atrial extrasystoles accounted for 37%, there were many atrial tachycardias. Multiple sinus pauses lasting more than 2 seconds, the longest being 2.53 seconds.
The doctor asked me if there is an effective treatment for this disease? I'm young, so I don't want a pacemaker. I have never fainted, my current health is about 7/10. What are the risks if I have to have a pacemaker? Which pacemaker is the best? I hope you can give me some advice, thanks.
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Hello!
There are many possible causes of sinus node failure syndrome.
Intrinsic causes: ischemic heart disease, collagen disease, infiltrative disease, infection,... Extrinsic causes: autonomic syndrome, drug, hypothyroidism, disorder neurological disorders,... How to evaluate bradycardia includes:
Take history and examine. Electrocardiogram and Holter electrocardiogram. Endocrine and electrolyte tests. Electrophysiological investigation. Treatment depends on the cause of the bradycardia. You should consult a Cardiologist and Rhythmologist for detailed advice on appropriate treatment.
You can visit Vinmec Health System facilities nationwide to get advice and guidance from experienced doctors.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Pham Van Hung - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
