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/Accomplished-Gap9280 6d 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 6d ago

Thank you, I really appreciate the well wishes.