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A Case of Twiddler’s Syndrome: A Rare Complication of Pacemakers

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Twiddler's syndrome is a rare complication of cardiac pacemakers, which involves the retraction of the lead with rotation inside the implant pocket. This article presents the case of a 54-year-old female patient, who was admitted to the emergency department for chest pain and involuntary contractions of the left pectoral and left upper extremity. The patient is evaluated by a cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology, confirming the Twiddler's syndrome diagnosis.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.71923

Authors: Jhon Navarro-Gonzalez, Marcelo Durán Caamaño, Cristóbal Lara Pedreros, Karina Sepulveda

Institution: Hospital Las Higueras

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403573246