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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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lucija | @lucija | Jan 17, 2018
In reply to @jigglejaws94 "The actual insertion was a piece of cake really. I had mine done at an outpatient..." + (show)
@jigglejaws94

The actual insertion was a piece of cake really. I had mine done at an outpatient surgery although my doc may now be doing then in his office. Local anesthetic to the chest. I tiny cut to insert it. Then glued my skin together. Wasn't scary or painful. It was tender for a few days if bending over or moving my chest around.

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I agree that the insertion was a piece of cake. But the next 24 hours were horrible

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lucija | @lucija | Jan 17, 2018

Can anyone tell me how much does the ICM and its insertion cost in the USA?

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lucija | @lucija | Jan 17, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@jigglejaws94 I had never heard of this before, but I looked it up on "google" and..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@jigglejaws94 I had never heard of this before, but I looked it up on "google" and it does sound like an interesting tool Please share, if you want to, how this works.

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For how long do you have to hold the Patient Assistant over the implant? Only when the episode starts or the full time of the episode?

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jigglejaws94 | @jigglejaws94 | Jan 17, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@jigglejaws94 I had never heard of this before, but I looked it up on "google" and..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@jigglejaws94 I had never heard of this before, but I looked it up on "google" and it does sound like an interesting tool Please share, if you want to, how this works.

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Just when the episode starts. Basically it is just making a mark or notification on the recording. Then you should follow up with email or call to your doctor to let them know what you were experiencing at that time. And if you don't have your Patient Assistant with you -- just note the time and then notify your doctor to look at the tracing during that time frame.

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jigglejaws94 | @jigglejaws94 | Jan 17, 2018
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@lucija

Can anyone tell me how much does the ICM and its insertion cost in the USA?

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My procedure was $20,000 -- but could have been far less, I believe - if performed in the clinic as opposed to an outpatient surgery center like mine was.

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jigglejaws94 | @jigglejaws94 | Jan 17, 2018
In reply to @regeanna "Hello, I wanted to let you know I've had my reveal link for almost three years,..." + (show)
@regeanna

Hello, I wanted to let you know I've had my reveal link for almost three years, there was only slight discomfort at first then over a few days time I forgot it was even in my body! Hope your procedure goes well! Take care!

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That sounds kind of funky about the insurance company -- but I've never traveled in a plane or anything yet. You should be able to get an MRI though there are some limitations as to how the MRI is done. You should refer your institution to call the Medtronic number direct to get all the particulars for an MRI.

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lucija | @lucija | Jan 18, 2018
In reply to @regeanna "Hello, I wanted to let you know I've had my reveal link for almost three years,..." + (show)
@regeanna

Hello, I wanted to let you know I've had my reveal link for almost three years, there was only slight discomfort at first then over a few days time I forgot it was even in my body! Hope your procedure goes well! Take care!

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Thank you for your moral support, jj. However, in my country there is not enough competition which would make insurance companies and healthcare providers to bother with ICM holders. They can afford to just deny us their service.

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lucija | @lucija | Jan 18, 2018

Is ICM cheaper or more expensive than the insertable defibrilator or pace maker? Does the $20.000 unclude the costs of surveillance by your cardiologist?

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jigglejaws94 | @jigglejaws94 | Jan 18, 2018
In reply to @lucija "Is ICM cheaper or more expensive than the insertable defibrilator or pace maker? Does the $20.000..." + (show)
@lucija

Is ICM cheaper or more expensive than the insertable defibrilator or pace maker? Does the $20.000 unclude the costs of surveillance by your cardiologist?

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No, it does not include the surveillance costs by cardiologist. Those are about $120 every quarter for just the basic surveillance. If I had a lot of activity, it would be more.

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jigglejaws94 | @jigglejaws94 | Jan 18, 2018
In reply to @jigglejaws94 "The actual insertion was a piece of cake really. I had mine done at an outpatient..." + (show)
@jigglejaws94

The actual insertion was a piece of cake really. I had mine done at an outpatient surgery although my doc may now be doing then in his office. Local anesthetic to the chest. I tiny cut to insert it. Then glued my skin together. Wasn't scary or painful. It was tender for a few days if bending over or moving my chest around.

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No sedation was required. Just a local anesthetic to the chest area.

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