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

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.

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Cureus
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2024-10-20
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71923
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Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
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A Case of Twiddler’s Syndrome: A Rare Complication of Pacemakers

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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.

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