Presentation
Syncopal episodes. For work-up.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Implantable loop recorder
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There is a small, elongated electronic device at the presternal subcutaneous region of the chest.
From the case:
Implantable loop recorder
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Chest CT done on the same patient for other indications confirms the subcutaneous location of the previously mentioned electronic device. The features of the device are consistent with an implantable loop recorder (Medtronic Reveal LINQ insertable cardiac monitor).
Case Discussion
This is a case of a patient with an implantable loop recorder (also known as an insertable cardiac monitor), which is a device used to continuously monitor and record cardiac rhythms.
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