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[Simulated tachyarrhythmia. A case report].

C A Hartwig1, B Wille, A Mügge

  • 1Abteilung Kardiologie, Med. Hochschule Hannover.

Zeitschrift Fur Kardiologie
|May 1, 1989
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This case report details a patient whose supposed arrhythmias were actually artifacts caused by electrode manipulation. The underlying cause was identified as psychological distress and analgesic abuse.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • A 34-year-old female with a history of heart disease presented with arrhythmias and chest pain.
  • Admission to the coronary care unit was necessitated by these concerning cardiac symptoms.

Observation:

  • Multiple therapeutic interventions were administered without success.
  • Continuous arrhythmia monitoring revealed that documented tachycardias were consistently artifacts.

Findings:

  • Investigation determined that the tachycardias were artificially generated by manipulation of electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes.
  • Subsequent disclosure and confrontation revealed underlying psychological issues and analgesic misuse.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering non-organic causes for cardiac symptoms.
  • It underscores the need for thorough patient evaluation, including psychological assessment, in complex cases.
  • The findings emphasize the potential for factitious disorder in medical settings and its diagnostic challenges.