Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Pacemaker's twiddler syndrome (author's transl)].

J Dittrich, U Gärtner, J H Frese

    Medizinische Klinik
    |November 23, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pacemaker's-twiddler-syndrome can present in partial or complete forms, impacting pacemaker function differently. Early detection and prevention strategies are crucial for managing this condition.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Comparative ex vivo responses of ovine and bovine polymorphonuclear neutrophils induced by Neospora caninum tachyzoites.

    Veterinary parasitology·2026
    Same author

    Calafiore cardioplegia offers better myocardial protection in adult and senescent rat hearts than Del Nido cardioplegia.

    Perfusion·2023
    Same author

    Diagnostic accuracy of wrist MRI in comparison to wrist arthroscopy regarding TFCC lesions in clinical practice.

    Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery·2022
    Same author

    Overall survival results of AGO-OVAR16: A phase 3 study of maintenance pazopanib versus placebo in women who have not progressed after first-line chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer.

    Gynecologic oncology·2019
    Same author

    Programming parameters of subthalamic deep brain stimulators in Parkinson's disease from a controlled trial.

    Parkinsonism & related disorders·2019
    Same author

    Why does a point of care guided transfusion algorithm not improve blood loss and transfusion practice in patients undergoing high-risk cardiac surgery? A prospective randomized controlled pilot study.

    BMC anesthesiology·2019

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Pacemaker implantation is a common procedure for cardiac rhythm management.
    • Pacemaker malfunction can arise from various mechanical and electrical issues.
    • Pacemaker's-twiddler-syndrome is a recognized, though less common, complication.

    Observation:

    • Five cases of Pacemaker's-twiddler-syndrome were observed.
    • The syndrome involves manipulation or displacement of the pacemaker or its leads.
    • Electrode retraction was a key feature in severe cases.

    Findings:

    • Pacemaker's-twiddler-syndrome is classified into partial and complete forms.
    • Partial form allows for continued effective cardiac stimulation.
    • Complete form results in failure to stimulate the heart due to electrode retraction.

    Implications:

    • Understanding the distinct forms aids in clinical assessment.
    • Early detection methods are vital for preventing complete pacemaker failure.
    • Preventive measures can mitigate the risk of developing this syndrome.

    Related Experiment Videos