Implantable Loop Recording

Ask your doctor

The following questions can help you talk to your doctor about wearing an implantable loop recorder. Consider printing out or writing down these questions and taking them with you to your appointment. Taking notes can help you remember your doctor’s response when you get home.

  1. What symptoms make me a good candidate for an implantable loop recorder?
  2. What will the implantable loop recorder tell us about my heart health?
  3. Will I need to use an activator to turn on my implantable loop recorder?
  4. Do I need to have an empty stomach before the procedure to insert the recorder? Should I withhold any of my medications? Are there any medications that I will need to take?
  5. Will I have limitations after the procedure to insert the recorder? Will I need to have someone who can drive me home?
  6. When will the implantable loop recorder likely be removed?
  7. What happens next if the data from the implantable loop recorder shows abnormal heart rhythms?

Improving Patient Care

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is the leading nonprofit medical society representing invasive and interventional cardiology. Founded in 1978, SCAI’s mission is to lead the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. 

SCAI has dedicated its work to advancing the profession and is the designated society for guidance, representation, professional recognition, education, and research opportunities for invasive and interventional cardiology professionals. For more than 40 years, SCAI has personified professional excellence and innovation globally, fostering a trusted community of more than 4,500 members dedicated to medical advancement and lifesaving care for adults and children with cardiovascular disease.  

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