Case One: The Sudden Fall

Treatment

The patient DOES need a pacemaker as definite sinus node dysfunction is seen and the patient has definite symptoms related to the bradycardia.

Indications For A Pacemaker In SSS
Advantages Of Physiologic Pacing Vs. Single Chamber Pacing (Ventricular)
See What Was Actually Done
- Based on her diagnosis, a dual chamber pacer was inserted but programmed to VVIR mode at 70 bpm.

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