Pacemaker Twiddler's syndrome

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 1996 Dec;19(12 Pt 1):2158-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1996.tb03295.x.

Abstract

Twiddler's syndrome may result from pulse generator manipulation or from spontaneous rotation due to movement around an inadequately secured electrode. In this case, the electrode became coiled in the right ventricular outflow tract.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Electrodes / adverse effects
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Rotation