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1853792 
Journal Article 
Pacemaker component allergy: Case report and review of the literature 
Hayes, DL; Loesl, K 
2002 
Yes 
Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology
ISSN: 1383-875X
EISSN: 1572-8595 
6 
3 
277-278 
English 
12154330 
WOS:000177194600009 
Pacemaker component allergy is a relatively uncommon cause of erythema and pain at the site of an implanted pacemaker. Allergies to multiple pacemaker components have been well described. We present a case in which 2 component allergies were documented on separate occasions. Although attempts were made to protect the patient by "coating" the pacemaker, the protective coating was incomplete and the patient again had a clinical reaction. More complete coating corrected the problem. Diagnosis of a pacemaker component allergy first requires awareness of the problem and then thorough allergy testing with appropriate components. 
pacemakers; allergy; skin testing