Implantable loop recorder in clinical practice

Autor: Antonio Bisignani, Silvana De Bonis, Luigi Mancuso, Gianluca Ceravolo, Giovanni Bisignani
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Journal of Arrhythmia, Vol 35, Iss 1, Pp 25-32 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1883-2148
1880-4276
DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12142
Popis: Abstract The implantable loop recorder (ILR), also known as insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) is a subcutaneous device used for diagnosing heart rhythm disorders. These devices have been strongly improved and miniaturized during the last years showing several reliable features along with the availability of remote monitoring which improves the diagnostic timing and the follow‐up strategy with a potential reduction of costs for health care. The recent advent of injectable ILRs makes the procedure even easier and more tolerated by patients. ILR allows the investigation of unexplained recurrent syncope with uncertain diagnosis, revealing a possible relationship with cardiac arrhythmias. In addition, it has recently been equipped with sophisticated algorithms able to detect atrial fibrillation episodes. This new opportunity may provide to the physicians systematic heart rhythm screening with possible effects on patient antiarrhythmic and anticoagulant therapy management. The use of such devices will surely increase, since they may be helpful to diagnose a wide range of disorders and pathologies. Indeed, further studies should be performed in order to identify all the potentialities of these tools.
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