A Rare Case of Complete Fragmentation of Pacemaker Lead after a High-Velocity Theme Park Ride
Joint Authors
Khattak, Furqan
Khalid, Muhammad
Gaddam, Sathvika
Ramu, Vijay
Brahmbhatt, Vipul
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khattak, Furqan& Khalid, Muhammad& Gaddam, Sathvika& Ramu, Vijay& Brahmbhatt, Vipul. 2018. A Rare Case of Complete Fragmentation of Pacemaker Lead after a High-Velocity Theme Park Ride. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1140911
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khattak, Furqan…[et al.]. A Rare Case of Complete Fragmentation of Pacemaker Lead after a High-Velocity Theme Park Ride. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1140911
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khattak, Furqan& Khalid, Muhammad& Gaddam, Sathvika& Ramu, Vijay& Brahmbhatt, Vipul. A Rare Case of Complete Fragmentation of Pacemaker Lead after a High-Velocity Theme Park Ride. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1140911
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1140911