Idiopathic brachial plexopathy after pacemaker implant.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
; 45(4): 574-577, 2022 04.
Article
Dans Anglais
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1794593
ABSTRACT
A middle-aged woman presented with symptomatic complete heart block and underwent an uneventful dual chamber pacemaker implantation. Three weeks post procedure, she developed left arm pain and weakness, with neurological localization to the lower trunk of left brachial plexus. Possibilities of traumatic compression by the device/leads or postoperative idiopathic brachial plexopathy were considered. After ruling out traumatic causes, she was started on oral steroids, to which she responded remarkably. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this rare cause of brachial plexopathy following pacemaker implantation, because not only does an expedited diagnosis and medical treatment lead to prompt recovery with minimal neurological deficits, but it also circumvents an unnecessary surgical re-exploration.
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Bases de données internationales
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet Principal:
Pacemaker
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Plexus brachial
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Neuropathies du plexus brachial
Type d'étude:
Étude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
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Humains
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Adulte d'âge moyen
langue:
Anglais
Revue:
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
Année:
2022
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Pace.14421
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