Case Report
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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2013; 5(6): 207-209
Published online Jun 26, 2013. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v5.i6.207
Unique presentation of Twiddler’s syndrome
Valay Parikh, Emad A Barsoum, Rewais Morcus, Basem Azab, James Lafferty, Jeffrey Kohn
Valay Parikh, Emad A Barsoum, Rewais Morcus, Department of Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY 10305, United States
Basem Azab, Department of Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY 10305, United States
James Lafferty, Department of Cardiology, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY 10305, United States
Jeffrey Kohn, Department of Cardiology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, United States
Author contributions: Parikh V, Barsoum EA and Morcus R were involved in drafting of manuscript; Azab B and Lafferty J have contributed in interpretation of data and critically revising the manuscript; Kohn J has contributed in interpretation of data, critically revising the manuscript as well as final approval.
Correspondence to: Jeffrey Kohn, MD, FACC, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, New York Medical Associates, Department of Cardiology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, United States. kohn.jeff@gmail.com
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Received: February 27, 2013
Revised: April 19, 2013
Accepted: May 17, 2013
Published online: June 26, 2013
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Core Tip

Core tip: Our case points out few unique points to be remembered in regards to Twiddler’s syndrome: (1) Twiddler’s syndrome can present without any symptoms. Our case was diagnosed with the help of gradually increasing lead impedance. Ours is the first reported case of such a unique presentation; (2) Twiddler’s syndrome, although more common in first few months of implantation, can present very late; and (3) frequent monitoring of permanent pacemaker/automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator is always needed.