Twiddler's Syndrome Detected by Home Monitoring Device

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Authors

M. F. Scholten · Erasmus University Rotterdam

A.S. Thornton · Erasmus University Rotterdam

Dominic A Theuns · Erasmus University Rotterdam

Luc Jordaens · Erasmus University Rotterdam

Abstract

Lead fracture due to twiddler's syndrome, was detected in a 68‐year‐old patient 1 month after implantation of an ICD by means of the incorporated home monitoring system. The patient was admitted and the lead replaced. This case illustrates the clinical benefit of the home monitoring system.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Neurological disorders and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology

Volume 27, Issue 8, pp. 1151-1152

DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2004.00599.x

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