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Has anyone had an insertable Cardiac Monitor?

Posted by jigglejaws94 @jigglejaws94, Oct 12, 2016

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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frostbite | @frostbite | Nov 13, 2022
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@danab

Hi And welcome to Connect, Also this may answer your questions also @frostbite as my wife is very slender also. She just had one inserted a few months ago and is doing great. She tells me it was a bit sore for a few days after but didn't need any pain meds except Tylenol. It was very quick procedure like 10 min and most likely (She's retired) go back to work right away .
Her phone is the device that gets the readings from the implant and so far nothing noticeable has been sent but there is a button you can push on you phone app to log something that feels unusual. She hasn't had to use it yet but either way everything the implant sees is recorded and sent via her phone. Hope that helps as for her being slender she did say at first during the implanting it brused her ribs a bit but doesn't even notice it now.
Blessings

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Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. You have alleviated some of my concerns. My best to you and your wife.

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bfalcon1 | @bfalcon1 | Nov 13, 2022
In reply to @danab "Hi And welcome to Connect, Also this may answer your questions also @frostbite as my wife..." + (show)
@danab

Hi And welcome to Connect, Also this may answer your questions also @frostbite as my wife is very slender also. She just had one inserted a few months ago and is doing great. She tells me it was a bit sore for a few days after but didn't need any pain meds except Tylenol. It was very quick procedure like 10 min and most likely (She's retired) go back to work right away .
Her phone is the device that gets the readings from the implant and so far nothing noticeable has been sent but there is a button you can push on you phone app to log something that feels unusual. She hasn't had to use it yet but either way everything the implant sees is recorded and sent via her phone. Hope that helps as for her being slender she did say at first during the implanting it brused her ribs a bit but doesn't even notice it now.
Blessings

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Hi Dana,

Thank you for the response. This helps very much. I guess as I am still working I was curious as to how much time would I miss recovering. I am in sales and work in a corporate environment.

Regards,

Bfalcon1

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sa1l0r | @sa1l0r | Nov 14, 2022
In reply to @bfalcon1 "Hello, I found this site as I was looking for information regarding the Medtronic Linq. I..." + (show)
@bfalcon1

Hello,

I found this site as I was looking for information regarding the Medtronic Linq. I may need to get one and will find out this week. My question is how long does it take to recover once it is implanted and how is living life with the device? I am very curious what everyone's experience has been.

Thank you,

Bfalcon1

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Device uncovered one episode of asymptomatic Afib and asymptomatic continual nocturnal bradycardia with pauses and restarts.

Recovery from implant and removal minimal (7-10 days) with usual cautions RE: wound care. Scar barely visible.

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nancy49 | @nancy49 | Feb 13 2:33pm

Yes, I have one and want to change my cardiologist for one who has a patient portal. We still travel and he doesn't post diagnoses or clinical notes. Has any changed docs after a Linq Reveal insertion?

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R.A.Hoff | @raehoffman | Feb 14 7:28am

Good morning! Yes, I have the Abbott loop reader. Since insertion I have had various episodes with no feedback from cardiologist. I have known Afib. When I ask if anything has been seen, he avoids answering. Not sure of the value of this monitor??

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