Gould L, Betzu R, Taddeo M, Judge J D, Lee J
Department of Medicine, Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
Clin Cardiol. 1988 Aug;11(8):581-2. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960110814.
This case describes a 69-year-old male who had a permanent pacemaker implanted for sick sinus syndrome. He was struck by a car with a resultant failure of the pulse generator. Trauma-related failure of a pulse generator is a rare event. Its recognition is imperative in the overall management of the trauma patient.