Reel syndrome: a rare presentation of a rare cause of cardiac resynchronization malfunction
V. 173 N. 4 (2022), Case report
V. 173 N. 4 (2022)

Reel syndrome: a rare presentation of a rare cause of cardiac resynchronization malfunction: doi: 10.7417/CT.2022.2434

Case report
Pubblicato 2022-07-20
E. Rocco
Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Cardiology Unit, ICOT Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Franco Faggiana 1668, Latina 04100, Italy
B. Simeone
Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Cardiology Unit, ICOT Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy
M. Ciacciarelli
Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Internal Medicine Unit, ICOT Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy
M. Petrassi
Cardiology Unit, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Latina, Italy
R. Di Rosa
Cardiology Unit, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Latina, Italy
F. Versaci
Cardiology Unit, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Latina, Italy
L. Iuliano
Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Internal Medicine Unit, ICOT Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy
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Parole chiave

Pacemaker malfunction
Ratchet syndrome
Reel syndrome
Twiddler’s syndrome

Abstract

Reel syndrome is a rare cause of pacemaker lead displacement. This case report shows a rare presentation of Reel syndrome highlighting the importance of an early diagnosis and discussing the underlying mechanism, management and prevention.

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