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World J Clin Cases. Nov 26, 2022; 10(33): 12352-12357
Published online Nov 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i33.12352
Pacemaker electrode rupture causes recurrent syncope: A case report
Xiao-Yong Zhu, Xin-Hu Tang, Wen-Yin Huang
Xiao-Yong Zhu, Xin-Hu Tang, Wen-Yin Huang, Department of Cardiology, Jiujiang University Affiliated Hospital, Jiujiang 332000, Jiangxi Province, China
Author contributions: Zhu XY reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting and revising; Zhu XY was the patient’s doctors and contributed to collecting the patient’s medical data and making a revision to the manuscript; Huang WY Completed surgery and recorded surgical images, Tang XH was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Xin-Hu Tang, MD, Chief Physician, Doctor, Department of Cardiology, Jiujiang University Affiliated Hospital, No. 57 Road, Xunyang District, Jiujiang 332000, Jiangxi Province, China. 18879292198@163.com
Received: July 19, 2022
Peer-review started: July 19, 2022
First decision: September 25, 2022
Revised: October 4, 2022
Accepted: October 19, 2022
Article in press: October 19, 2022
Published online: November 26, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: We treated a patient who was implanted with a single-chamber pacemaker 6 years ago. The patient experienced repeated loss of consciousness 3 d ago without obvious incentives. The patient did not continue to lose consciousness after the pacemaker electrodes were replaced.