Has anyone had an insertable Cardiac Monitor?
Just curious if anyone else has a Reveal LINQ implant ?? I had one inserted in July of this year to monitor my palpitations. I have had palpitations for years but earlier this year they changed (at least for a while) and I experienced shortness of breath and pain with the palpitations.
I just think this is really cool technology.
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Ive had a loop recorder since 9/21.
I have the loop recorder because I pass out randomly with no warning at all. I do feel symptoms, (fluttery pounding, racing) but every time I reported them, they seemed annoyed. Finally they straight up told me, we only want to know if you pass out. So I would patient activate when that happened, and it showed nothing. We recently decided to have it removed, and while I’m waiting for them to set that up, I’ve begun getting red alerts in my chart. I get an automated response, but they’ve stopped answering my messages. So I guess I don’t know what’s going on, if I’m still having it removed? Or if I should go back on metoprolol. Communication would be great.
My son has had one for about 7 months. It is a Linq II. This specific one was implanted because his A. Fib is asymptomatic. It records 24/7 without him pushing any buttons. At first, I was frustrated that we couldn't access the data. But, now I am more glad than not, because we would probably be checking it ALOT. Knowing every beat of his heart is recorded is great peace of mind.
cwitton1- Has your cardiologist ever mention the possibility of Cardiogenic Syncope? I have family member that has these same symptoms. It was finally determined that Cardiogenic Syncope was his diagnosis. Is there any chance you can go to a different Cardiologist? For your safety and well-being- it sounds like this may be a good option to explore.
I had my monitor in for 3 years. I was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia. I am lean and the monitor poked through so I had it removed. It wasn't providing any additional data and was at the 3 year mark. It was a simple procedure, in part because it was so close to the surface. A small hole and they kind of "squeezed" it out.
I had my loop recorder (Linq) inserted about a month ago. I just started with a new cardiologist EP. That was a first thing he suggested. It already caught one AFIB episode and the cardiologist office called me in the morning telling me that the doctor wanted to see me to discuss further treatment.