Twiddler's syndrome
Twiddler's syndrome is a malfunction of a pacemaker due to manipulation of the device and the subsequent dislodging of the leads from their intended location. As the leads move, they stop pacing the heart and can cause strange symptoms such as phrenic nerve stimulation resulting in abdominal pulsing or brachial plexus stimulation resulting in rhythmic arm twitching.[1]
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| Chest radiograph showing twiddler's syndrome. The leads of the automated external defibrillator are wrapped around the device and can't be seen in the ventricle. | |
| Specialty | Cardiology |
References
- Bayliss C, Beanlands D.S., et al. (August 1968). "The pacemaker-twiddler's syndrome: a new complication of implantable transvenous pacemakers". Canadian Medical Association Journal. 99 (8): 371–373. PMC 1924435. PMID 4952398.
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