Removal of Implantable Loop Recorder

[2518d]

I had a loop recorder implanted following a syncope episode.  I've had the looper for a year and have had no further episodes/issues.  I am hoping my Doctor will remove it within a few months but was wondering what is involved with the procedure.   Any information regarding the removal, pain level, recovery time, etc would be greatly appreciated.

[jvizcon1961]

My Afib is gone for 4 years, I would like to know if my ICM Medtronic’s need to be removed from my chest or can stay, no longer use monitoring system

[2210485]

Loops are removed by cutting the skin open and yanking them out with tweezers or some equivalent grabbing device lol.

The site is then glued or sutured. Usually takes just a few stitches. It’s pretty straightforward.

Literally just reach in there and yank that puppy out!

[Codaru]

How is loop removed

[KipsArt13]

I just had my second loop recorder implanted yeaterday, Removal and insertion was easy, with some discomfort at the site for 24hrs. All I can say is it has been well worth it in tracking repeated episodes of SVT (as high as 350-400), PACs, PVCs, Sinus Tach ans well as bradycardia. I feel like alphabet soup, all over the map. But since I also have dysautonomia, the ohysians were also able to correlate episodes of dizziness/syncope to my heart rythym. I did have an ablation to knock out the SVT, unfortunately 8 years later the SVT continued but at a lower rate. Just had my second ablation in Fen 2018. The first ablation reduced frequency to bimonthly and a rate as high as 280. Significant improvement. The success of the second ablation will take time to discover. So far one episode a month later. Time will tell! My arrythymia may be contributed to an Atrial Septal Repair in Dec. 2000. The hole was over a half dollar. Grateful to have had such amazing cardiologists and surgeons. So with all this said, I feel the “loop” monitor has a great role in narrowing down arrythmias and associated syncopal episodes. It is a fairly benign procedure. Takes about 20 min and done.

[Visionjet1]

You may wish to check the tracking ability of your loop recorder.  While AFib episodes and other arrhythmias that report events that trigger hearts rates within set parameters, they USUALLY do not track or save individual PVCs, PACs, etc.  Good luck!!!!!