Loop Recorder Implants

You may be getting a loop recorder for a variety of reasons. You may be feeling fatigued, having heart palpitations, or even passing out. In order for us to treat your symptoms, it is important to understand what the underlying cause is and how often it occurs. If your heart rate is abnormal, your body is not receiving adequate blood and oxygen supply to maintain normal function. Untreated arrhythmias can lead to heart failure, stroke, and cardiac arrest. Therefore, a device such as a loop recorder implant will help us identify the arrhythmia that could be causing your symptoms so that we can treat it accordingly. Identifying the rhythm is crucial in determining the treatment plan. Essentially, a loop recorder is a small EKG monitor that continuously records your heart’s rhythm. The device automatically detects and stores irregularities using sensors located at both ends of the monitor. The design of the loop allows high quality signal and precise monitoring. The data is transmitted wirelessly to the physician’s office through a home monitoring system. Your doctor can then see in live time if there are any irregularities.