Twiddler syndrome

Also known as: Pacemaker twiddler syndrome

Device manipulation causing lead dislodgement.

Medical specialty: Cardiology
Subspecialty: Cardiology / Cardiac electrophysiology
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected, more common; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Rotation of the pulse generator in its pocket.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (5)

diaphragmatic stimulationhiccupsloss of pacingpocket painsyncope

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