[Pacemaker-Twiddler's Syndrome (author's transl)].
A case of Pacemaker-Twiddler's Syndrome is presented. Rotation of a permanent pacemaker can result in a capstan effect, and the lead is drawn out of the right ventricle. Fixing thouroughly the pacemaker and the lead should be an useful prophylactic measure.
D000368:Aged; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000209:etiology; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013577:Syndrome
Pacemaker-Twiddler's-Syndrom.