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Pulse generator failure due to blunt trauma.

L Gould1, R Betzu, M Taddeo

  • 1Department of Medicine, Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Clinical Cardiology
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of pulse generator failure occurred in a patient with a permanent pacemaker after a car accident. Recognizing trauma-induced pacemaker malfunction is crucial for managing injured patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Trauma Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Permanent pacemakers are implanted to manage conditions like sick sinus syndrome.
  • Trauma can potentially compromise the function of implanted medical devices.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old male with a permanent pacemaker for sick sinus syndrome experienced pulse generator failure.
  • This failure occurred subsequent to being struck by a car.

Findings:

  • Trauma-related failure of a pulse generator is an infrequent occurrence.
  • The physical impact of the accident led to the device malfunction.

Implications:

  • Prompt recognition of trauma-induced pacemaker failure is essential.
  • This diagnosis is critical for the comprehensive management of trauma patients with pacemakers.

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