Sentences with phrase «sick sinus syndrome»

Some dogs with sick sinus syndrome have a more constant sinus bradycardia (too slow) because the sinus node has a low firing rate.

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).

The cost of diagnosis and pacemaker placement for sick sinus syndrome patients varies according to the facility and geographic location, but $ 5,000 to $ 15,000 is a fairly typical expenditure for affected dogs.

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The treatment goal for dogs with sick sinus syndrome is to achieve and maintain a normal heart rate.

The study reports a genetic variant in the gene MYH6 that is associated with high risk of sick sinus syndrome (SSS) in Icelanders.

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.

For Sick Sinus Syndrome and heart blocks (other than congenital), you can expect a Table B as a best case scenario if you're over 55 years old.

A rare variant in MYH6 is associated with high risk of sick sinus syndrome.

«We are committed to turning discoveries such as this, as well as our recent findings in ovarian cancer and sick sinus syndrome, and our future discoveries, into real benefit for patients,» Dr. Stefansson continued.

The breed suffers from the following genetic diseases entropion, globoid cell leukodystrophy (very rare), growth hormone - responsive and adrenal sex - hormone dermatoses, hydrocephalus, patellar luxation, sick sinus syndrome, tracheal collapse, cyclic hematopoiesis, hypothyroidism, intervertebral disk disease, methemoglobinemia, progressive retinal atrophy, sebaceous adenitis.

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.

Sick Sinus Syndrome.

(Sick Sinus Syndrome).

Sick sinus syndrome, which affects heart rate, is commonly found in older West Highland White Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers and Cocker Spaniels.

The results confirmed the beginning stages of Sick Sinus Syndrome, but Dr. Atkinson felt that with the proper monitoring Bella could undergo dental cleaning.

She was diagnosed with Sick Sinus Syndrome, where there are unusually long pauses between beats.

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.

When a dog has clinical signs of sick sinus syndrome it is almost always required that a pacemaker be implanted.

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.

Any dog with sick sinus syndrome should not be bred.

Other dogs with sick sinus syndrome will have periods of excessive tachycardia (rapid rate) in addition to the pauses or bradycardia.

Some dogs with sick sinus syndrome have no obvious symptoms at all — especially if they aren't normally physically active.

Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a condition in which the sinus node in the heart doesn't work as it should, resulting in long pauses between heartbeats

Some dogs with sick sinus syndrome have no symptoms.

Sick sinus syndrome is characterized by a heart rhythm whereby the sinus node (which normally initiates the beating heart) does not discharge an impulse to trigger the heart to contract.

Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) actually refers to a sinus node located within the heart.

Episodic weakness is also commonly associated with sick sinus syndrome.

Sick sinus syndrome has been identified in older female Miniature Schnauzers, Dachshunds, Cocker Spaniels, West Highland White Terriers and Pugs, though other breeds have occasionally been diagnosed with it as well.

Sick sinus syndrome is a cardiac condition of unknown cause that affects the heart rate and rhythm of both humans and dogs.

Dogs who suffer symptoms of sick sinus syndrome are candidates for treatment.

Some of the conditions requiring a pacemaker are significant heart block (particularly if it causes fainting) and sick sinus syndrome (bradycardia tachycardia syndrome).