| Pacemaker twiddler's syndrome: report of a case. | |
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PMID: 8527966 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A patient with symptomatic atrioventricular blockage who had been treated by permanent pacemaker implantation, developed twiddler's syndrome 16 days after implantation. The electrode lead to the pacemaker pocket had been completely displaced, with the electrode tip having moved to the outside of the subclavian vein. Complete atrioventricular block was demonstrated by electrocardiogram. Reimplantation of the same electrode at the apex of the right ventricle relieved the symptoms. The patient is regularly followed up at an outpatient clinic and continues to be well. Although twiddler's syndrome is a rare complication of pacemaker implantation, preventive measures should be undertaken especially for those judged to be at high risk. |
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Authors:
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C C Fang; L M Tsai |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi Volume: 94 ISSN: 0929-6646 ISO Abbreviation: J. Formos. Med. Assoc. Publication Date: 1995 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-01-30 Completed Date: 1996-01-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9214933 Medline TA: J Formos Med Assoc Country: TAIWAN |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 630-1 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Tainan Municipal Hospital, Taiwan ROC. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Electrodes, Implanted Equipment Failure Female Humans Pacemaker, Artificial* Syndrome |
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