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Can you go into what a loop recorder is and it's concept versus a ICD/Pacemaker? I would like to know your experience with a loop recorder and why your cariologist or EP went with that device versus typical ICD/pacemaker?

I have learning now about all these new devices that are not the past pacemaker devices. I have a ICD/pacemaker from Boston Scientific and on my 3rd device.

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eunice18 | @eunice18 | 22 hours ago

I had passed out a couple times and they ran me through quite a few tests without finding the reason. I wore a holter monitor for awhile, first, then they decided implanting the loop recorder would be better for longer term monitoring. It is did its job as the next time I passed out, it showed the 15 seconds of “pause” dx 3rd degree heart block and the need for a PM! The loop recorder and PM both Medtronic and I use the app on my phone for monitoring.

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eunice18 | @eunice18 | 22 hours ago

I had passed out a couple times and they ran me through quite a few tests without finding the reason. I wore a holter monitor for awhile, first, then they decided implanting the loop recorder would be better for longer term monitoring. It is did its job as the next time I passed out, it showed the 15 seconds of “pause” dx 3rd degree heart block and the need for a PM! The loop recorder and PM both Medtronic and I use the app on my phone for monitoring.
The loop recorder is implanted under the chest skin, is about 1.5 inch, and is a continuous heart recorder. (It does not pace or shock.)

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