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Twiddler's syndrome: a new twist.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6209619     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Twiddler's syndrome, characterized by dislodgment of pacemaker leads due to twisting of pulse generators within the subcutaneous pocket with subsequent retraction of leads and loss of pacing function, has been well described in patients with permanent pacemakers implanted for bradyarrhythmias. The case presented here is the first report of a patient with an internal automatic cardioverter-defibrillator with lead dislodgment due to pulse generator rotation. This case exemplifies a new subset of patients prone to the Twiddler's syndrome.
Authors:
E P Veltri; M M Mower; P R Reid
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE     Volume:  7     ISSN:  0147-8389     ISO Abbreviation:  Pacing Clin Electrophysiol     Publication Date:  1984 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-01-03     Completed Date:  1985-01-03     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7803944     Medline TA:  Pacing Clin Electrophysiol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1004-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Bradycardia / etiology*
Catheterization / methods
Electric Countershock / adverse effects,  instrumentation*
Electrodes, Implanted
Female
Foreign Bodies / complications*
Foreign-Body Migration / complications*
Humans
Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
Reoperation
Syndrome

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