Twiddler's Syndrome Combined With Subclavian Crush Syndrome: A Case of ICD Lead Failure and Potential Challenging Lead Extraction

J Invasive Cardiol. 2019 Nov;31(11):E340.

Abstract

Our report demonstrates how Twiddler's syndrome associated with subclavian crush syndrome may result in a challenging transvenous lead extraction. Thus, it should be performed in centers with experience with the appropriate tools.

Keywords: angiography; cardiac imaging; implantable cardioverter defibrillator; lead failure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / therapy
  • Defibrillators, Implantable / adverse effects*
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Humans
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Subclavian Vein / injuries*
  • Syndrome
  • Vascular System Injuries / diagnosis
  • Vascular System Injuries / etiology*
  • Vascular System Injuries / surgery