AI Article Synopsis
- Twiddler's syndrome is a rare condition associated with cardiac pacemakers, characterized by the twisting and retraction of the device lead within the implantation site.
- A 54-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency department due to chest pain and involuntary muscle contractions in her left side.
- A cardiology specialist confirmed the diagnosis of Twiddler's syndrome after evaluating the patient's symptoms.
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.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11575473 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71923 | DOI Listing |
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