Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is the name that doctors use to refer to heart rhythm problems. These occur when the sinus node, the heart’s natural pacemaker, does not keep a regular heartbeat. This heart ...

Julie Bowen, famously known as Claire Dunphy on Modern Family, recently shared a startling revelation: at just 29 years old, she had a pacemaker implanted due to sick sinus syndrome. What began as ...

We all know Julie Bowen as the hyper, but loving mother and wife Claire Dunphy in the hugely popular sitcom Modern family. In the show she is shown as someone who loves to run and is quite active. But ...

Q: What is sick sinus syndrome? Is a pacemaker the only cure? My grandmother was just diagnosed with it but, at age 94, has refused to even consider a pacemaker. A: Sick sinus syndrome refers to a ...

Your heart has an internal pacemaker called the sinus node. It's a group of cells, located on top of your heart, that sends electrical signals into the heart and controls your heartbeat. Sometimes, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In October 2014, I had my aortic valve replaced, and a pacemaker was put in. I was put on 100 mg of metoprolol daily -- then 50 mg, then 25 mg. I have been off this medicine for six ...

Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a heart rhythm problem that affects your heart's natural pacemaker. You may develop symptoms of SSS like dizziness, fainting, and fatigue. Treatment may include lifestyle ...