When the tachy-brady syndrome is also present, medications are used to slow the heart rate after a pacemaker is implanted to prevent the slow heart rates. There is no medical cure for SSS, but pacemakers are very well tolerated by patients who require them. Without a pacemaker, the risks of SSS are losing consciousness and falling or getting into an accident. Thus, if SSS is present and symptoms are noted by the patient, a pacemaker should be strongly considered. I hope you find this information useful.
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