Twiddler's Syndrome Combined With Subclavian Crush Syndrome: A Case of ICD Lead Failure and Potential Challenging Lead Extraction

Levio Quinto; Martina Testolina; Francesco Zanon; Federico Migliore

Twiddler's Syndrome Combined With Subclavian Crush Syndrome: A Case of ICD Lead Failure and Potential Challenging Lead Extraction

J Invasive Cardiol. 2019 Nov;31(11):E340.

Authors

Levio Quinto, Martina Testolina, Francesco Zanon, Federico Migliore¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani 2 35121 Padova, Italy. [email protected].

PMID: 31671067

Abstract

Our report demonstrates how Twiddler's syndrome associated with subclavian crush syndrome may result in a challenging transvenous lead extraction. Thus, it should be performed in centers with experience with the appropriate tools.

Keywords: angiography; cardiac imaging; implantable cardioverter defibrillator; lead failure.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Arrhythmias, Cardiac / therapy
Defibrillators, Implantable / adverse effects*
Device Removal / methods*
Equipment Failure
Female
Fluoroscopy
Humans
Radiography, Thoracic
Subclavian Vein / injuries*
Syndrome
Vascular System Injuries / diagnosis
Vascular System Injuries / etiology*
Vascular System Injuries / surgery