
Twiddler Syndrome
Specialty: | Cardiology |
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Description: | A pacemaker or cardioverter defibrillator may be manipulated by the patient who "twiddles" with the battery pack. Repeated twisting of the pacemaker can cause a lead to become displaced or to fracture, causing a failure in electrical stimulation. |
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