Runaway pacemaker: a case report and review

J Emerg Med. 2000 Aug;19(2):177-81. doi: 10.1016/s0736-4679(00)00208-0.

Abstract

We describe a case of runaway pacemaker. The differential diagnosis is discussed and a review of the literature is included for the diagnosis and treatment of pacemaker mediated tachycardia and runaway pacemaker.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Tachycardia / diagnosis*
  • Tachycardia / etiology*