Dogs who suffer symptoms
of sick sinus syndrome are candidates for treatment.
When a dog has clinical signs
of sick sinus syndrome it is almost always required that a pacemaker be implanted.
The results confirmed the beginning stages
of Sick Sinus Syndrome, but Dr. Atkinson felt that with the proper monitoring Bella could undergo dental cleaning.
The study reports a genetic variant in the gene MYH6 that is associated with high risk
of sick sinus syndrome (SSS) in Icelanders.
Reykjavik, ICELAND, 6 March 2011 — Scientists at deCODE genetics and academic colleagues from Iceland, The Netherlands, Denmark, USA and Illumina, Inc., today report the discovery of single - letter variants (SNPs) in the sequence of the human genome associated with high risk
of sick sinus syndrome (SSS).
Not exact matches
Tell your veterinarian if your pet has asthma; heart problems such as low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, heart block,
sick sinus syndrome, heart failure or other heart problems; diabetes; depression; thyroid disease; kidney disease; liver disease; or any type
of circulatory disease.
Some
of the other common health concerns for this breed include congenital deafness, pattern baldness,
sick sinus syndrome, ocular disorders, lipomas, patellar luxation, Cushing's
syndrome, allergies, dental problems and hereditary epilepsy.
See GENETICS: Inherited Cardiovascular Disorders for the following disorders: Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Atrial Septal Defect (ASD & PFO) Dilated Cardiomyopathy Mitral Valve Dysplasia Mitral / Tricuspid Regurgitation Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Persistent Right Aortic Arch (Vascular Ring Anoma) Portosystemic Shunt Pulmonic Stenosis
Sick Sinus Syndrome Subaortic Stenosis Tetralogy
of Fallot Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
If you've never heard
of the canine disease called
sick sinus syndrome, you might think a dog with the condition would do a lot
of sneezing, snorting, or coughing.
If your dog's breed is predisposed to
sick sinus syndrome, your veterinarian may make a preliminary diagnosis based on a history
of symptoms and a physical exam.
Other dogs with
sick sinus syndrome will have periods
of excessive tachycardia (rapid rate) in addition to the pauses or bradycardia.
Some
of the conditions requiring a pacemaker are significant heart block (particularly if it causes fainting) and
sick sinus syndrome (bradycardia tachycardia
syndrome).