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Muscle potentials simulating pacemaker malfunction

D O Williams, D J Thomas

    British Heart Journal
    |October 1, 1976
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    Electrocardiogram interference spikes mimicking pacemaker malfunction were caused by leg muscle fasciculations. This highlights the importance of investigating neuromuscular disease when pacemaker abnormalities are suspected.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Neurology
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Implanted pacemakers are crucial for managing cardiac rhythm disorders.
    • Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are essential for monitoring pacemaker function and detecting abnormalities.
    • Pacemaker malfunction, particularly 'runaway' activity, can be life-threatening.

    Observation:

    • A patient with a demand pacemaker exhibited significant interference spikes on their ECG.
    • Initial suspicion focused on a potential runaway pacemaker generator malfunction.
    • The pacemaker generator was replaced based on the suspected malfunction.

    Findings:

    • Post-replacement investigation revealed the interference originated from skeletal muscle fasciculations in the patient's leg.
    • These fasciculations were indicative of an underlying, previously undiagnosed neuromuscular disease.

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  • Electromyographical (EMG) signals from muscle activity can mimic pacemaker malfunction on ECG.

    • Implications:

    • Skeletal muscle potentials can present as false positives for pacemaker 'runaway' malfunction.
    • Abnormal ECG findings in pacemaker patients necessitate a thorough differential diagnosis.
    • Clinicians should consider occult neuromuscular diseases in patients with unexplained ECG interference patterns.