Abstract:We wish to add one similar case to Dr. Washington's series of seven patients of the so-called variant sick sinus syndrome and suggest one probable mechanism for this particular syndrome.Case Report. A 60-year-old white female was admitted to the special care unit following the sudden onset of abdominal pain associated with dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea I d prior to admission. She complained about persistent palpitations and an irregular rhythm with "skipping" of her heart beats.Previous medical history inclu… Show more
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