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ArticleCureus2026

Pacemaker Reel Syndrome Presenting as Recurrent Syncope: A Case Report.

Neha Chopra, Rakavi Rathinasamy, Shrividya Rao, Anwar Ansari, Devesh Kumar

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Neha ChopraCardiology, Hero Dayanand Medical College (DMC) Heart Institute, Ludhiana, IND.
Rakavi RathinasamyCardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND.
Shrividya RaoCardiothoracic Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Anwar AnsariCardiology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Devesh KumarCardiology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

An elderly woman presented with recurrent syncope for two weeks. She had undergone a single-chamber permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) two months ago. At presentation 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed complete heart block. Cinefluoroscopy revealed that the right ventricular (RV) lead had dislodged and was lying in the superior vena cava. On comparison with prior cinefluoroscopy, the pulse generator appeared to have rotated about its transverse axis, with leads coiled around the generator, consistent with Reel syndrome. The right-sided pocket was re-explored. The lead was seen to be coiled on top of the pacemaker generator. Right axillary venous access was taken, and an active fixation lead was implanted in the RV. She was discharged with instructions regarding careful arm movement.

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complete heart blockcomplications of pacemaker implantationlead dislodgementpacemaker lead displacementreel syndrome

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PMID41939648
PMCPMC13046210

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