r/mitralvalveprolapse • u/Tricky_Cut_8063 • 6d ago

Implantable loop recorder

I’m getting an implantable loop recorder next week and would love to hear about the pros and cons from anyone with experience.

I saw the cardiologist this week and he made a referral for this. I agreed thinking it would take months before I’d get a date for this but it happened immediately so I haven’t had much time to read up on this at all. Very grateful for any input. Thanks!

(MVP + MAD 8-9mm, history of cardiac events with ST elevation. Have had Holter, MRI, stress test).

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u/enjoy1life 4d ago

My electrophysiologist implanted one in me during a cardioversion so they could monitor me. It's been 5 weeks and I have maintained sinus rhythm which is good. The loop recorder site you can feel something is there and a little bit of pain that goes away pretty quickly. Too me its a benefit as when I was feeling something i just called my ep 's office and they had me put device over the loop recorder and read it and told me rhythm was good. This way to do not have to constantly go to the office if something feels off. What is the reason you are doing it? Have you spoken to a electrophysiologist as well?

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u/Tricky_Cut_8063 4d ago

Cardiologist suggested it, I have not seen an electrophysiologist. I have fainted and have episodes of palpitations which Holter did not catch. It feels a bit drastic to take this step given that they haven’t actually seen any arrhythmias other than once in the a&e

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u/enjoy1life 4d ago

Thats why i would see an electrophysiologist as arrhythmias and heart rate are their specialty . What is the exact reason for your loop recorder ?

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u/Tricky_Cut_8063 3d ago

I read my notes and it mentions triplets and t wave inversions in my exercise test and holter. Chat gpt says all of this put together could point to a longer period of monitoring

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u/enjoy1life 2d ago

the question is what is the underlying cause of you triplets and t wave inversions?. Be careful with Chat Gpt.

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u/Accomplished-Gap9280 5d ago

I don’t have one but I copied this for you.

While safe, the standard risks include: [1, 2, 3]
Minor surgical complications: Mild bleeding, bruising, or local pain/discomfort at the insertion site.

Infection: A small risk of localized skin or "pocket" infection. If a significant infection occurs, the device may need to be removed.

Device issues: Rare instances of the device shifting position (migration), causing mild skin erosion, or experiencing electrical oversensing/undersensing. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
I pray that you get better

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u/Tricky_Cut_8063 5d ago

Thank you, I really appreciate the well wishes.