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A rare cause of sinus node dysfunction: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder with area postrema syndrome

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Sinus node dysfunction (SND) or sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a condition in which there is a disorder of the sinoatrial (SA) node resulting in impaired pacemaker function and cardiac electrical impulse transmission, leading to a variety of abnormal bradyarrhythmia and atrial arrhythmias. There are many causes of SND, of which the most common is age-related degeneration of the SA node. Other common causes include cardiac infiltrative disease, electrolyte and metabolic derangements, and drug-related causes.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2024.09.019

Authors: Xuyan Teoh, David Foo, Shonda Ng, Li Wei Tan, Pow-Li Chia

Institutions: Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Woodlands Health Campus

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100