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- Title
A Rare Case of Recurrent Pacemaker Allergic Reaction.
- Authors
Shittu, Muhammed; Shah, Pooja; Elkhalili, Walid; Suleiman, Addi; Shaaban, Hamid; Shah, Pradip A.; Shamoon, Fayez
- Abstract
Allergic reactions to pacemaker device components are uncommon. However, when they occur, they usually mimic pacemaker infection, which results in multiple device replacements and increased morbidity burden. Here we present a 40-year-old female with pacemaker insertion due to complete heart block and who had multiple device replacements because of allergic sensitivity to various pacemaker component-encasing materials, confirmed by allergic testing to these materials. She had complete resolution of her symptoms after replacement with gold-plated device, to which she was not allergic.
- Subjects
CARDIAC pacemakers; ALLERGIES; CARDIAC pacemaker-related infections; HEART block; SILICONE rubber; POLYURETHANES
- Publication
Heart Views, 2015, Vol 16, Issue 2, p59
- ISSN
1995-705X
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.4103/1995-705X.159222