Pseudoatrial fibrillation during pacemaker interrogation: what is the mechanism?

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2013 Jun;36(6):695-8. doi: 10.1111/pace.12126. Epub 2013 Mar 19.

Abstract

Background: Normal pacemaker response to magnet and programmer is almost universal and helps to interpret basal rhythm.

Methods and results: In this report, we report an undescribed atypical magnet response due to an internal cross-talk with atrial oversensing during a specific part of interrogation, simulating atrial fibrillation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Atrial Fibrillation / diagnosis*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / prevention & control*
  • Device Removal
  • Diagnostic Errors / prevention & control*
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Failure*
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*