[Complex pacemaker dysfunction. Sometimes a problem does not come alone..]

Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2009 Dec;20(4):185-9. doi: 10.1007/s00399-009-0062-5.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The electrocardiogram of a multimorbid patient with a pacemaker is discussed. At first sight, it clearly shows dysfunction of an implanted pacemaker. However, this case illustrates that sometimes a second careful look is essential to reveal further hidden problems.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Atrial Fibrillation / diagnosis*
  • Atrioventricular Block / diagnosis
  • Atrioventricular Block / therapy*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electroencephalography*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Software