Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 1, 2026

Nano-Differential Scanning Fluorimetry for Screening in Fragment-based Lead Discovery
Published on: May 16, 2021
A Rare Case of Complete Fragmentation of Pacemaker Lead after a High-Velocity Theme Park Ride
Furqan Khattak1, Muhammad Khalid1, Sathvika Gaddam1
1East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA.
Abstract:
Pacemaker lead fracture is one of the most common causes of pacemaker malfunction and is most frequently associated with weight lifting or chest trauma. These patients usually present with symptoms of dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort, and palpitations or less commonly with extracardiac symptoms. Diagnosis is made by ECG and careful review of chest imaging such as chest X-ray or fluoroscopy. Treatment involves placement of a new lead with or without extraction of the fractured lead. We present an interesting case of complete severance of the tip of a dual-chamber pacemaker's atrial lead after a high-velocity theme park ride. In our case, the fracture occurred during amusement park rides and went undiagnosed until the patient presented for routine pacemaker evaluation. This case indicates that extreme physical forces in the absence of direct trauma, such as during amusement park rides, may result in lead fractures and patients with pacemakers should be cautioned regarding such activities.
Related Concept Videos
Habitat Fragmentation
Average Velocity
Instantaneous Velocity - II
Escape Velocity
To calculate the escape velocity, it is assumed that no energy is lost to any frictional forces. In practice, a satellite...
Velocity of an Object
Velocity Potential

